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Buffalo Bug

The carpet beetle (buffalo bug)
Grazing on a priceless rug
Sent urgent call that quickly spread
And millions of bugs were soon well fed
They couldn't believe the incredible taste
Of this oriental heirloom rug now waste
The insurance policy's print obscured
Read "all consumables uninsured"

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  1. Date: 12/21/2012 7:03:00 PM

    Haha these little bugs, had me rolling on the floor. Nicely done, hope they don't eat me too!!! Lol

    Cavanaugh Avatar Jon A Cavanaugh Date: 12/21/2012 10:45:00 PM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    Thank you Carma. Love your comment. I didn't make a note on the poem but it's actually the larvae that eat the carpet. But larvae is a hard word to rhyme. So I took some poetic liberties.
  1. Date: 12/21/2012 6:38:00 AM

    Ha ha, I like "all consumables uninsured". Too funny, Jon. I guess those are going to the bugs lol. Love it.

    Cavanaugh Avatar Jon A Cavanaugh Date: 12/21/2012 10:41:00 PM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    Thank you Toquyen. I'm so glad you enjoyed this. I had a lot of fun writing this one.
  1. Date: 12/20/2012 10:45:00 PM

    Hi Jon, really enjoyed this piece, and the last line was great. Rollo

    Cavanaugh Avatar Jon A Cavanaugh Date: 12/21/2012 6:13:00 AM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    Thank you Rollo