Slug

 Slug

You are a slimy, creepy slug

And you I cannot begin to hug!

Eaten my juicy sunflower shoots,                      

Found the perfect food path route!

You’re such a vile little thug!

 

You might not have legs

And you I’ve come to dread.

It seems you’ve got to adopt and foster

The leaves right through my Hosta’s.

Your gooey mucus that you’ve spread.

You've desecrated my daffodils

Gorged yourself and had your fill

My lupins you've devoured,

My beloved plants and flowers!

The whole garden you will kill!

 

My chillies and runner beans -

To those you were quite mean!

You slimed and ate and chewed

Before they even grew!

You really were quite keen!

You’re such a wicked invertebrate

Leaving plants in such a state!

I shouldn’t feel opposed

And must really stay composed,

Learn to love and not to hate.

 

Good for our ecology,

You do pollinate – my apology!

Unless you make a swift retreat

You’ll make a tasty succulent treat

Like a refreshing cup of tea!

 

Now in the pond you go

You’ll help something else to grow!

All you’ve done is discompose,

Full up with creatures decomposed,

Now you’re good to feed some snakes, and toads!

 

Copyright Linda Lawrence

14/04/2024