A roach in no hurry,
startled will scurry.
Obviously,
her life to her
just as important as
yours to you,
just as important as
yours to you,
as mine to me.
Ultimately,
amidst the “whys”,
amidst the “whys”,
wisdom isn't just about size.
Hindus, Buddhist, Jains agree:
continuity.
Humans alone get a thrill
keeping score what we kill.
(“La-de-da. Inshallah. Que sera.
It's just God's will.”)
When, howsoever, it comes to the crunch,
everyone is on the menu for lunch.
This is just — how things must be.
Fortunately, we are gluten-free.