The Lowly Woodlouse by Barbara A. Meier

Woodlouse,

the wee landlocked

crustacean, gray armor

seven banded, conglobation like

cue balls

a flick

of a finger

sends the small ball rolling

into the pocket of my hand

eightball

Barbara A Meier is a retired teacher who works in a second grade classroom in Lincoln, KS. Her  recent publications include: The Fourth River, BlinkerLit, Empyrean, and Sabre.  She has been nominated for a Pushcart award and Best of the Net.  Her chapbook, Sylvan Grove was published by The Poetry Box. She loves all things ancient.