Mayflies

They can spend years underwater.

Their presence indicates a healthy environment.

As they go unnoticed while they watch over their waters.

Their bodies are of a different age.

A glimpse into the past.

They tell us so much.

As adults they live for one day.

They don’t have to debate what they’ll do with their,

One perfect day.

But they’re seen as a nuisance.

A distraction to drivers.

Bodies to sweep off the street in the morning.

If it were me

I wouldn’t want my one perfect day

To end under someone’s tires.