why do the worms come out in the rain
do they hate the sogginess
of it all
or does the pounding of the drops
call to them like some
hypnotic ancient spell
come out come out
or
do they just want to check
out
what’s happening up top
don’t they know the dangers
of sidewalks
and little nasty boys
what about streets and cars
and bikes
what is up with laying around
on the asphalt
are they worried about drowning
do they drown
I’m worried about all the worms
when it rains
go
home
go burrow
and eat dirt
and
just stay the hell
out from under my feet
goofy squiggly varmints
are you daft
or what