Moth

A moths flight path is erratic
It flits from place to place 
First it’s on your ceiling
Then it’s dive bombing your face

It hits its head on lightbulbs 
Even though they’re really hot
Killing off the the few brain cells 
I’m not even sure they’ve got

And when you turn your light out
It’s like its wings have been turned off
It sits there looking innocent 
A well behaved, calm moth

But if you dare to touch the switch 
And make your room aglow 
The moth just can’t quite help himself...
“The moth and his break dance show!!”
Copyright © | Year Posted 2019

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Kinch  Avatar
September 5, 2019 at 4:09 AM
You've captured the moth in light so well Shelley, a fun read.
Murray-Foreman Avatar
September 5, 2019 at 4:23 AM
Thank you. It was a late night musing!
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