Snails

Oh, you beautiful molluscs!
I cannot hate you though I may try
My dead plants are the result of my neglect
And because my apartment has no sunlight.
Because they won't trim the damn bushes.
And not your endless munching.
You may carry every worm known to man
But of plant homicide you are blameless
You just dispose of the bodies.
O Humble snail!
Your anus is above your head--
Pareidolia for atheists.
But your swaying eyestalks melt my heart.
I cannot help but move you
So that people don't step on you.



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