L Milton Hankins Poet Light Verse

Midsummer Nights

Midsummer nights come with humid sighs,
Offering little sleep on soggy August nights
With cicadas rasping and moths lighting,
Where such critters are clearly unwanted
In spite of it all, I try to remain undaunted.
Me and the bedclothes constantly fighting
Up and down, rearranging, turning on lights,
Moths are now joined by two pesky flies.

written July 13, 2021

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Caren Krutsinger July 16, 2021 at 7:30 AM I often type in the wee hours of the morning where fruit flies bite me as they head toward the light. This reminded me of that. L Milton Hankins July 16, 2021 at 8:15 AM Interesting. I've noticed something like little gnats landing on my computer screen at night while I work. I guess they are attracted to the light. They don't bite me, but they are annoying.

Kim Rodrigues July 14, 2021 at 8:40 AM I love especially those last three lines! Kim Rodrigues July 15, 2021 at 3:46 AM I have Grand Jury duty today. I slept horrible last night. Couldn’t sleep, problems with my knee. Spring was horrible…lost mom. Now summertime… Perhaps it will be interesting if I can stay awake. Pouring coffee! L Milton Hankins July 14, 2021 at 10:11 AM I think many people suffer from this summertime malady, Kim. Thanks.

Sotto Poet July 13, 2021 at 6:45 PM Intriguing and true lines, we all suffer from mosquitos and moths throughout the summer, especially when combined with humidity. L Milton Hankins July 13, 2021 at 6:48 PM Thanks so much for your kind and thoughtful comment, Lasaad. Yes, heat and humidity can be dreadful here in Kentucky during late summer.