Blowflies

by Gaye Hemsley
(New Zealand)

Why did God make blowflies?
To try our patience
There is no doubt.
They’ll land on juicy steak
When you leave it out

Very soon you will find
Little maggots wriggling on fresh meat
The blowfly has laid her babies
Now isn’t that so sweet?

That’s what God intended
All his creatures do
Go forth and multiply
That is his golden rule