The bug

The bug scuttles across the pavement
hints of red amidst the sheer wings
head lifted proudly on spindly limbs.
The sky seems lighter today, thin clouds—
The bug scuttles back from whence it came,
peaceful in its knowing
unknown
the span of the sidewalk.





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