ladybug

Felicity

she spends her time
thoughtfully planning
where to be next
she comfortably munches
at green sunny tips
scanning the landscape
for the coolest branch
down to the garden
to feast on
the juicy white aphids
crowded at the throats
of a thousand roses
the spotted shells part
and small, soft wings flex
attention drawn
she clicks recognition
then he is there
rubbing her back
asking permission
she steadies her legs
ready and waiting
hurriedly he works
not wanting to lose the moment
for nature gives
the intermittent chance
when ladybug says so
never before
when ladybug is open
not sooner
when ladybug is ready
and gorgeous...