Sept. 15, 2013

My Roach & I

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"My Roach & I"

My roach & I came to be. Thrusting
Around the corner she ran into my cell
With many others right behind her.
It was like the running of the bulls
Up the walls they did jet.
And just like Humpty Dumpty they fell
upon my roaches back. She wiggled -
Antenas, feet, & all.
How can anything be so clumsy
& be given such a bad rap.
I tell you it was love at first sight.
My lady roach & I.

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Calhoun25 Posted 11 years, 2 months ago. ✓ Mailed 11 years, 2 months ago   Favorite
Thanks so much for writing! I just finished the transcription for your post. Those roaches can sometimes be very entertaining! It's those small wonders of nature that often go overlooked.
--Calhoun25

noemi Posted 11 years, 2 months ago. ✓ Mailed 11 years, 2 months ago   Favorite
My literal interpretation of the poem is that it is really clever. I especially like the "running of the bulls". I'm not sure if this is also a symbolic poem, but with your writing skill, I believe it probably is. Anyways, thanks for your poetry...

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