A ladybug came to visit me, originally red but turning green.
Size of a coin, yet more precious.
So lonely I have been.

Why do you shrink away from my touch, o beetle?
I know I won't hurt you
I know I won't
Please don't fly away, friend or I shall feel blue.
You wouldn't do that to me, would you?
Would you?
WOULD YOU.

I'll pluck off your legs, friend. One by one, all six of them.
Say farewell to your antennae. You don't need them anymore, my gem.
Do you love me yet?
Do you love me yet?

Hush now and remember: I won't hurt you
My sweet, my pet.
No use crying about your wings
long lost to the cruel winds
Love, can't you see how safe you are?
                         With me
                         Only me.