Fishing

The whole dozen only cost $1.25

They were fat and raised to die

The white foam cup was half dirt and half pink mush

They squirmed and lived their lives out

But little did they know,

They were just bait,

All I wanted was to catch a fish

I popped the top and the dirt trembled

Then I wiggled my fingers through the dirt

Grasping for a slippery, pink worm

As I slide him onto the hook

I saw him die

I'm so sorry little worm,

All I wanted was to catch a fish

- K. Neil Mase