ODE TO AKASHA

I hate it when they stay outside.
I can't move the screen even though it slides.

If I'm patient, someone opens the door.
And if I'm lucky, they'll land on the floor.

There is no bug that escapes from me.
Fly, run, or jump - there's no safety.

There are several that try to climb the wall.
But, sooner or later they take a fall.

The game's not over when they hit the ground.
Because it's great fun to chase them around.

I swat 'em, and bat 'em, and flick 'em in the air.
But I mustn't kill them so I try to take care.

As the giants watch they like to laugh.
They seem to enjoy my little dance.

I ignore them, unless they get in the way.
Because right now's my time to play.

But what's the deal, the bug's slowing down.
It's no longer jumping, just flopping around.

Let me inspect it and get a little closer.
Oops! I squished it! I guess the game's over!

-Akasha
(fch)