The Truth About Tigers

The secret
to swatting houseflies
is patience.

Don’t rush about,
swatter in hand,
like a frantic midfielder chasing a football,
as it’s passed just out of reach,
again and again,
always arriving a moment too late.

Instead, sit like a sniper,
dedicated to the science of stillness,
weapon at hand – not the primary focus,
but a silent, ready companion.

Let the little winged annoyances come to you.
Then, strike quickly, before they can dance nimbly away,
disappearing into the ether of your kitchen.

Coincidentally,
This is also how you catch poems.