Last night I saw a rat get run over by a bicycle and then a car.

I heard a popping sound.

Then saw a tail flailing from its lifeless body.

I wanted to mourn for it like I do when I kill a cockroach or mosquito.

I do not pretend I am above being pit against other creatures.

I feel it’s important to honor all life as sacred though.

But I was late for work.

So I said “oh shit” and kept walking.