I reached for a towel to dry my hands <br />Out of the corner of one eye, <br />I saw a housefly walking on the floor, <br />In the far corner of the bathroom <br /> <br />On wobbly legs she moved very slowly <br />How long had she been in the bathroom? <br />How much of a 30-day lifespan had she used up? <br />Did the life of one puny fly really matter? <br />She, an innocent victim of circumstances, <br />Soon destined to die unfulfilled <br /> <br />A looming giant stood over her <br />I held the power of life n’ death <br />On bended knees I lowered my hand <br />The tiny fly hopped onto my palm, <br />Content to rest on something warm n’ alive <br /> <br />I moved her closer to my face <br />Her multi-prism eyes met mine <br />In that moment we both understood; <br /> <br />“All life clings to life, for life’s sake” <br /> <br />ROTMS<br /><br />Ray Lucero<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/housefly/
