Quintilla: Migrant

May 24, 2025 | Poetry, Writing

Poem, "Migrant," by Holly Jahangiri Migrants Bluebonnets spread their azure hue, warm Texas breezes give their cue: blooms bow their heads and turn as one to welcome back the morning sun as bees share news and sip the dew. Sweet honey, amber, wildflowers infused with habaneros’ fire - Olympus’ gods would trade their powers, to steal bees’ nectar, risk Queen’s ire, and while away their golden hours. There they lie, in fields of clover, sated now their plundering’s over. Exhausted, too, the Queen of bees finds refuge, shade in nearby trees. Hunger of her hive’s what drove her. Across the meadow, wings in flight beat time and urge them on. The hive hums a dirge. If only they could fight they would, with all their tiny might keep Queen and hive, their home, alive.

Holly Jahangiri

Holly Jahangiri is the author of Trockle, illustrated by Jordan Vinyard; A Puppy, Not a Guppy, illustrated by Ryan Shaw; and the newest release: A New Leaf for Lyle, illustrated by Carrie Salazar. She draws inspiration from her family, from her own childhood adventures (some of which only happened in her overactive imagination), and from readers both young and young-at-heart. She lives in Houston, Texas, with her husband, J.J., whose love and encouragement make writing books twice the fun.

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