Oh my Lord -
It’s a roach.
Big enough to be
A coach.

I want to scream.
I want to weep.
So terrified,
I cannot sleep.

Is it on the roof?
Or on the floor?
Or in my clothes?
Or on my door?

I so desire
To rest my head,
But for all I know,
It’s in my bed.

No matter how long
I continue to stare,
I can’t see it all…
Could be anywhere!

I scan my room
With lamp on bright...
Wait – oh no!
Don’t they like light??