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Last Visit With Cicadas

The buzzes I hear coming from next door
Cause this old man's blood pressure to soar
After they waited seventeen long years
Time for the summer cicadas is here
Shrill chirping voices do not bring me cheer
Loud scissoring buzzing makes me crazy
Searching for love, they sure are not lazy
By midday I am completely exhausted
My brain is befuddled, think it's all hazy,
Next time, I won't be here to be accosted.

written June 13, 2021

Copyright © L Milton Hankins | Year Posted 2021

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Maurice Rigoler Date: 6/14/2021 7:12:00 PM So far, there hasn't been a sign or a buzz from a single cicada here? I'm not complaining, mind you. I'm not a noise person. Some years ago we were infested with insatiable caterpillars. The result? Denuded trees as far as one's eyes could see! Noise has been used as a form of torture, you know. Enjoyed this poem./ Maurice Login to Reply L Milton Hankins Date: 6/14/2021 7:41:00 PM Thank you, Maurice. Yes, I am aware of that, and a horrible method it is. I understand they play ear-splitting music for hours on end, at Guantanamo Bay. It must be dreadful!

Caren Krutsinger Date: 6/14/2021 5:33:00 AM When they land on you and stick to your skin, that is when you get the heebiee jeebies! "Shrill chirping voices do not bring me cheer" Is this the year? UGH! Login to Reply L Milton Hankins Date: 6/14/2021 9:08:00 AM Actually, it is and, so far, we haven't been too bothered with them, but some places are having an epidemic of cicadas.

Brian Sambourne Date: 6/13/2021 7:07:00 PM I don't know Milton. Longevity may well be your dance partner for years to come. Those cicadas might waltz around you once again. An enjoyable write! Live on through the buzzing, Milton + keep your head down. Sincere best wishes, Brian Login to Reply L Milton Hankins Date: 6/13/2021 7:12:00 PM Thanks so much for your kind and thoughtful comment, Brian. Let's see, I reckon if I live to be 97, I'll still be writing poetry, so you all be prepared!

Gershon Wolf Date: 6/13/2021 4:50:00 PM Ha, ha! Next time they'll come early and 'surprise you.' ~ Cicada Serenader Login to Reply L Milton Hankins Date: 6/13/2021 7:04:00 PM Hopefully not. Gershon, you're such an optimist! Thanks for your visit.

James Marshall Goff Date: 6/13/2021 3:42:00 PM Love the responses to this fine write, Milton! Login to Reply L Milton Hankins Date: 6/13/2021 7:04:00 PM Thanks, James. I am enjoying them, too. Thanks for your visit.

Terry Flood Date: 6/13/2021 2:26:00 PM This gave me a real buzz, Milt. You should look on the bright side... in Hollywood, when something lives underground for seventeen years and then emerges... it eats you! ;-) Terry Login to Reply L Milton Hankins Date: 6/13/2021 7:05:00 PM Thanks, Terry, that is so true. I never thought of it like that. James Marshall Goff Date: 6/13/2021 3:41:00 PM Makin' me smile Terry!

Quoth Theraven Date: 6/13/2021 12:41:00 PM L Milton, 'My brain is befuddled, think it's all hazy, Next time, I won't be here to be accosted.' Marking my calendar by each of the seveteen year events, all the friends and family lost. -Richard Login to Reply L Milton Hankins Date: 6/13/2021 12:57:00 PM I hear you, Richard. I don't think I'll make it to 97, thank goodness. Yes, it's amazing how our world changes in a seventeen year period. Think about this, too: They won't be the same cicadas!

Nancy Kaufman Date: 6/13/2021 12:40:00 PM that's a funny write. I don't have any cicadas here in Altoona but my ex is swarming with them in Bedford Pa. I don't get it?? I'm with you on this Milton. I visited last weekend and felt he was invaded by ufo's..drove me crazy.. Login to Reply L Milton Hankins Date: 6/13/2021 12:58:00 PM They just never let up! Thanks for your thoughtful, supportive comment, Nancy.

Andrea Dietrich Date: 6/13/2021 12:32:00 PM Love the humor in this one. Yes, they can be SO annoying, Milt!! How are things going? I am trying to make up for not being around here much since Tuesday!! Login to Reply L Milton Hankins Date: 6/13/2021 1:01:00 PM Good, as far as I know. I was in Florida from Thursday last until Tuesday. More Florida poems in the offing. Hope you are well. I always love hearing your comments.