The Half-dead Fly

By Carolyn Argyle



Illustrations by Neal Stepp

There he lie-a half-dead fly, lying on his back.

I watched him twitch and

Found myself caring

For the pain he must be bearing.



If I got out my magnifying glass,

I might see his plight.

Bugged out eyes, crumpled face

Losing in life's survival race.



Bring him back to life-I can't do that

And I can't watch him suffer.

So I went and-SPLAT!

I got out the fly swatter.

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About the Author

Carolyn Argyle is the mother of five children and teaches preschool at her home. She has published one nonfiction book and some magazine articles.

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