I spent four minutes watching you
This morning
I won’t say wasted–
But it wasn’t like I didn’t have anything else to do
You were mesmerizing!
Think of it, a lowly worm
Capturing my attention
As you crossed
The handicap spot
In the parking lot
I started to help you on your way
But you were doing fine
And I didn’t know where you were going, anyway,
Although you seemed Very Sure
I watched over you
To protect you
From a hungry bird
Or unaware driver
But really I watched
Just for me
Where did you come from
What made you set out on this adventure
How far are you going
And once you got to the grass
I breathed a little easier
And you did, too
As you took a rest under the leaf
And for a moment
I thought I could hear you celebrate your victory
You made it
Congratulations, worm, and thank you.