Across the bare wood floor
hurriedly ran the roach
as it scurried from its dark
haven of clumped dust and hair
.
As it quickly neared
the center of the room,
distant from safety
there was not a single hesitation
.
the center of the room,
distant from safety
there was not a single hesitation
.
Marissa leapt to her feet
with nothing to consider
and picked up her boys sneaker,
an immediate plan of attack
.
with nothing to consider
and picked up her boys sneaker,
an immediate plan of attack
.
Whap, crack, the roach was dead
left lying among the other
carcasses of insects; kin.
No apology was needed or given
left lying among the other
carcasses of insects; kin.
No apology was needed or given
13 comments:
this made me remember a huge roach like "palmetto bug" we had in one of the roach infested dived i lived in when i was 18 on the strip in lauderdale... we had no qualms about killing all the other roaches... but "freds" affinity with watching tv in the dark with us spared him..... i wonder how "fred" is these days.....
Loved it. I was all "Yes, kill the evil roach." I hate roaches. Great poem.
Jane
And who would not. Well said.
LOL
Glad she didn't have to think about that :)
Well done! A dead roach is a good thing, I think!
Perfect!
How can anyone NOT kill those crunchy little guys?
Been there, done that. good for you!
Great!
We're having a requiem for a very large spider here.... brrrr...
You can find my 3 words ::here::.
Have a great day!
this made me laugh:)
As a person that lived in the Philippines for two years any dead roach is a good roach. Really enjoyed this. Much lighter than your usual fare.
no apologies! That was fun!
eewww, i shiver just to think... roaches..nothin, but nothin will take them away once they've arrived... in hawaii their bigger than a house and fly...murderess, yesssss....
This piece was refreshing, witty and flat out fun! I grew up in NYC and believe me you - I've seen my share of roaches and murder a few too! Thanks for that 3WW writing!
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