Ladybird
The ladybird on the table lamp
pauses and counts the cost
of the spots on her back.
There’s no such thing
as a gentlemanbird as
far as she’s concerned;
better to flex her wingcases
and fly away home,
whatever home might bring.
The ladybird on the table lamp
pauses and counts the cost
of the spots on her back.
There’s no such thing
as a gentlemanbird as
far as she’s concerned;
better to flex her wingcases
and fly away home,
whatever home might bring.