The Onion

Simple drawing of onions.

 

Onion
I am older than Egypt's ancient
kings--
I was born where the ibis
spreads its wings.
But soon I wandered wide and
far,
From Northern fjords to Zanizi-
bar.
And now you'll find me every-
where,
On every nation's bill of fare.

• Read more about Spanish onions here, mini-book page
• Learn more about The Allium Family
• The Radish and Green Onion verse
• Vintage seed packet illustration for the onion