On the Death of a Fly

On the Death of a Fly By Elton Camp Upon learning about a murder most foul PETA immediately put up quite a howl “Whoever this innocent fly chose to slay Will go to prison if we can get our way!” The crime they proceeded to investigate To find the perpetrator of a crime so great To keep passersby from coming too near Put a police line so no clue would disappear At once, the house owner they did mention With suspicion that murder was his intention “This poor fly was another sentient being. Such cruelty we can’t believe we’re seeing.” They found a fly swatter with greatest speed And proclaimed, “This is the proof we need.” At the fly’s funeral, they began to weep and wail Comforted only by the fact the killer went to jail