Sense Sonnet - Pumper

 Violet Ground Beetle

A violet ground beetle bug,

Nocturnal garden bug I be

Busy eating many a slug,

Quite a pest buster that is me.

During the day I can be found

Under a leaf, a log, a stone,

Whatever's handy that's around

When I am in my resting zone.

I sport a bright violet sheen

Causing me to shine in the light,

So move careful 'twixt and 'tween,

Avoiding predators of night.

If you see me, don't pick me up,

Cuz I will give you a bite, yup.