I Saw Something I Never Knew

Tomorrow night is my mother's yahrtzeit (sic) (sigh). In the previous post I cited Zelda. This poem is inspired by and dedicated to 3 important women in my life. I am appreciative of the feedback this poem has received (see comments).

My Balance Was Removed

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Speaking of my mother's death

on the phone late that night

the lady bug appeared

A creature I hadn't seen

since childhood -

maybe thirty years.

Still, she looked as striking;

eight divine black on red spots.

I gazed closely and counted.

She crawled gracefully

as I transferred her

from pen to paper

And then I saw something

something I never knew

and my balance was removed

Lady bugs can jump

and fly

to Heaven