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The Peril

It darts past then briefly hovers picking up the scent of rotted fruit following it to until it came to the source where it feasts until bloated. Back on the hunt it swoops and dives like a bomb, flashing its yellow and black body a warning to all to keep away. Uninvited it hones in and joins the bar-be-que, as people scatter from its path some flapping their hands at it. Buzzing angrily, it returns sourcing out the sweetness of ripened tomatoes and flavoursome BBQ sauce. It darts in and out grabbing a bite or two then to everyone's relief it leaves for pastures greener.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2015




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Date: 9/21/2015 2:10:00 PM
Ahhh, a poem posted on my birthdate! HOw did I miss it? I really like this one. It could be a fly but from its body description, you have to mean a bee!
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Date: 9/20/2015 8:55:00 AM
Very well written with easy flow rhythm and impeccable imagery. It is nicely worded, positive in nature and has a somewhat child like simplistic delivery, that enlists feelings for the hornet and takes us to a deeper level when the hornet becomes a metaphor. Emile. #7
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Date: 9/11/2015 10:18:00 AM
We always have a problem with those nasty meat-bees... (wasps)....to chase us indoors on a nice day can be such a disappointment!! Cute poem this is, Shadow! PS...not sure if Isaiah has let you know a thank you, but I do so appreciate our placement in the Partner contest. Thank you !!
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Date: 9/6/2015 7:20:00 AM
- Hope some could be saved - A great poem, Shadow - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
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Date: 9/6/2015 6:23:00 AM
any celebration or picnic is graced by an insect.. you take this superb write into another level.. in asia, we have to deal with flies!.. enthralled, shadow.. huggs
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