The Mayfly

By Douglas Florian
A mayfly flies
In May or June.
Its life is over
Far too soon.
A day or two
To dance,
To fly—
Hello
Hello
Good-bye
Good-bye.

Copyright Credit: “The Mayfly” from Insectlopedia by Douglas Florian -Illustrated By: Douglas Florian Text Copyright (c) 1998 by Douglas Florian Used by permission of HarperCollins Publishers.
Source: Insectlopedia (HarperCollins Publishers Inc., 1998)