Annoyingly Awesome Moths

Moths are amazing creatures
They have intriguing features
They fly out and into the light
They do so with all their might
Moths are marvelous creatures
They don’t need any kind of teachers
They have freewill and so do I
Sometimes, I do wish I could fly
The moth is a beautiful bug…a rather bothersome bug
It likes to play and swirl around, but not beneath the rug
It likes to eat clothes up and fly with the other moth insects
They're like dim lights, trying to become bright – what’s next?
Moths are annoyingly awesome - despite being a pest, send them an O and an X 
Because they are extraordinarily cool, not according to most everyone else's context
My father used to pull their wings as a young child
But, when I look at a moth, I am not wild, but mild.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2018

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Ashley Avatar
September 6, 2018 at 10:49 AM
Your compassionate and empathetic nature shines in this beautiful poem, J.W.. I think this piece says more about you and your loving heart and spirit than it does about the moths. Lovely introspection; 'Sometimes, I do wish I could fly'.. Your poem's tender expression touches my heart.. Warmest wishes always.. ~Susan
Breidenthal Avatar
September 6, 2018 at 12:25 PM
Warmest wishes to you as well! Thanks for your swell comment! :)
Messina Avatar
September 5, 2018 at 12:16 PM
And they are a wonderful delicacy for a bear...lol I always found them intriguing. Love this, JW
Breidenthal Avatar
September 6, 2018 at 12:14 AM
Hahaha yes indeed they are! I like this comment. So silly... Thanks for your comment on my poem tonight! -JWE
Rodrigues Avatar
September 5, 2018 at 5:14 AM
The contrast between you and dad. You wonder at how someone could hurt this innocent creature. Enjoyed, dear Poet!
Breidenthal Avatar
September 6, 2018 at 12:15 AM
I know right? I wonder that too...my dad is a good dad though - he pulled off their wings as a child, but not anymore. :)
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September 6, 2018 at 12:14 AM
Thank you!
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