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What story would this monarch tell?

Monarch butterfly with faded and torn wings.
Image: Chuck Patterson

This monarch was visiting a flower last week in Driftwood, Texas. Look at its wings—so faded, tattered and torn. What challenges might it have faced during fall migration, winter in Mexico, and spring migration to Texas? Write a survival story using personification. Imagine details this butterfly might reveal about its long journey.