Dead ladybird

Dead ladybird on the floor

I’m sorry that I kicked you, it was an instinct.

Dead ladybird on the floor

Surely you prefer being called a bird than a bug?

Dead ladybird on the floor

Will your family cope without you?

I’m confident they will.

Dead ladybird on the floor

I meant that in a comforting way

Not to denigrate your importance to your loved ones.

Dead ladybird on the floor

Your wings are still open, you look pretty.

Dead ladybird on the floor

It looks like you died in flight

Which I’m hoping was a good way to go

Unless you simply passed through exhaustion.