Cockroaches are underrated
They’re universally hated
For being oh so dirty
And a little too flirty
With mess and food
And people’s shoes
So they’re stamped on and crushed
Or down the toilet they’re flushed
Gut reaction is to squash
And give your hands a good wash
People don’t realise
A cockroach can survive
Atomic bombs and other disasters
And at playing dead they’re total masters
So how about we cut ’em some slack
And refrain from taking a WHACK!