The Drop | POEM

Wasps are dropping from the kitchen ceiling lights, seemingly having forgotten how to fly. They fall to the table or floor, where they crawl slightly. Despite the lack of a clear entry point, they struggle to come through, casting shadows as they crawl over the lights. Above the lights, they appear to queue, unaware that their descent leads only to the floor, where they are not welcomed. They are brushed away or stepped on, yet more wasps continue to drop, undeterred by the sound of others being crushed. Even the noise of landing on paper doesn't serve as a warning, and the wasps persist in their descent.

What unusual behavior do the wasps exhibit as they fall from the ceiling?

• They hover in mid-air.

• They drop straight down without buzzing.

• They fly in circles.

• They buzz loudly.

How do the wasps manage to come through the ceiling?

• They struggle through a small hole.

• They find a large opening.

• They are attracted by food.

• They are carried by the wind.

What do the wasps do after crawling over the lights?

• They fly back up.

• They drop to the floor.

• They build a nest.

• They find food.

What happens to the wasps once they reach the floor?

• They are welcomed and fed.

• They find a new home.

• They fly away.

• They are brushed away or stepped on.

What sound is made when a wasp lands on a piece of paper?

• A soft hum.

• A rustling noise.

• A loud buzz.

• A tap or a clap.