A Small Visitor

   A small speckled visitor
 Wearing a crimson cape
Brighter than a cherry
Smaller than a grape.
A polka-dotted someone
making a  slow crawl
A black-hooded lady
In a scarlet shawl.

 

Oh ladybug, I wish you joy

As you complete your garden chores.

I’d like to put aside my work

And join you in the out-of-doors!