Eulogy to a Ladybug

Yesterday I was swimming in the pool when a ladybug dangerously flew into the water. I felt that it was my duty as a human to save it because I could (and ladybugs are the only bugs that I don't let drown because they are cute). So, I fished the ladybug out with my hand and set it gently on the deck next to Divot who I thought would appreciate my action of kindness. He actually thought that I was giving him a snack. He licked up the ladybug and continued to take a few bites and spit it out and repeat the process several times until all that was left was a wing. Now, I understand that ladybugs are small and you'd think that one swallow would do the job, chewing may have not even been necessary, but I watched the gruesome scene and that's what happened. I feel that a drowning may have been more humane. So, as an apology to that ladybug, I am writing it a eulogy in cinquain poem form.

Ladybug
Six Spotted
Eaten to Death
Was Gone Too Soon
Only a Wing to Remember

Men vs. Women

Women
My mom had a three herniated disks. She never complained and even tried to lift things and do things that could hurt her further because she didn't want to be a burden.
Men
My dad hurt his knee the other day. Today I have heard about nothing other than news on his leg and how it hurts and the last time he had surgery on his knee. He has been limping around the house making grunting noises every time that he walks with a sleeve on his leg.

This is the difference between men and women. My dad possibly has an injury and it has consumed his and everyone else's day. My mom had a broken spine and you almost wouldn't have known.