25 November 2006

injured bird, dead worm

I encountered this injured birdie on my way home from the farmer's market. It hobbled away when I tried to pick it up. It didn't want my help.

This worm I found when I took fresh oregano from my bag. It was already dead and couldn't use my help.

Both animals filled me with anxiousness, disgust, and pity. But, I think the worm was easier to reconcile because I know it's decomposing in the garbage can. The bird? Who knows.

2 comments:

Carlos said...

Looks like a caterpillar to me... are they the same thing?

Elaine said...

Why you gotta go all technical on me? I don't know. It's green and squiggly and worm-like. ¿Satisfecho?