PET
PET
He found a caterpillar
named it Cali
put it in a jar
with some sticks
and leaves to eat
hammered holes in the lid
for breathing and sunlight.
He smiled all the way home
cleared a space on his desk
for the jar
to watch it
while he did his homework.
He sat in his chair,
proud.
“How long will it live?”
He aksed.
“Not very long” I answered.
“Why?”
“That’s what happens when you capture things
and put them in jars.”
He thought for a while
then picked up the jar
looked at the caterpillar
walked outside
unscrewed the lid
and set Cali gently on a leaf.
He waved goodbye
and went back inside.
I sat in my chair,
proud.