GREGOR SAMSA AT THE YWCA

I saw an extremely large cockroach crossing the YWCA parking lot this morning. It was an impressive insect. One would have to consume great quantities of cardboard and detritus in order to reach this size. Because it was so big, I could clearly see its features. I noticed its beady black eyes, its probing antennae, its stiff carapace. I watched it scuttle along and at one point it paused (I swear to god I am not making this up) to catch its breath.

It's mighty strange to seen an insect out of breath.