Vigilance Of The Prodigal Bug

Black bug on white ceiling living free....or is it?

Vigilance Of The Prodigal Bug

Parents, siblings, all gone in a Raid 
Such is the way of insect populations
Every bug has its day when sprayed
One escapes, clings on to life up high

A little fiend makes my house its home 
Looms stark against the pure white ceiling 
A contrast in black dressed in ancient armor
There is no contract, no rental agreement
Insects can not live here for free
How do I send it an eviction vacate notice
I don't speak bug.  It does not speak English 
 
Never will it leave this room alive
I hold a rolled up magazine ready 
If it moves an inch I'll strike it dead
Always in my sight, I never rest
So help me God just let it animate
Give me strength to be more vigilant

For years now I watch the bug not move
Never once has it blinked or flinched
Perhaps its sleeping or something else
Plotting a take over of my house
To avoid rental fees and ceiling cost

Prodigal ways die hard when you're a bug
Such wasteful and extravagant creatures
Sooner or later it will have to pay or leave
Or sign a five year lease, no pets allowed
At least that's how I see it in my house

Author's Note

Do not be alarmed. No insect or animal life were harmed during the production of this poem but reader beware, (I do own a can of Raid.)

Reviews

[John Alexander McFadyen]

I think fella this insect is no more and probably dry as a bone and stuck fast to the ceilling! Love the humor in this as you convey a determioned frustration in your fixation!

[Earl Schumacker]

Hi John, Thank you so much for your comments. You are correct about the determined frustration of the owner. The idea was to make him look as off the wall as possible and the bug to look as fixed on the ceiling, stuck in their respective conditions and looking silly. Have a great day. Earl

[Chris Shaw]

I liked the lighthearted humour in this poem Earl. I'm beginning to wonder just how long it's been there? Surely it has become a pet and pets don't pay rent? At least my cat doesn't. Loved this little poem. Hope all is good in your world.

Chris

[Earl Schumacker]

Good morning Christine, Glad you liked it. I suspect the little fellow is dead. It has not moved in years. At best it is a dead pet and dead pets don't pay rent. I have a cat too. It has limited work experience and virtually no business skills. I'm not expecting rent any time soon from him.
Have a wonderful day. Earl

[Chris Shaw]

There was a touch of Monty Python in your response Earl:) Have a great day.

Chris