Nemesis
I close my eyes to sleep,
When suddenly I hear
A buzzing in my bedroom –
It’s right here by my ear!
It’s over by the window –
No, it’s by me on the floor.
Now it’s quiet. Is it stopping
So I can rest? Oh, no!
That buzzing starts again.
I click the light on high,
And there’s my nemesis!
A black and greenish fly!
It’s climbing up the curtain.
My magazine is near.
I fold it in my hand –
Buzz, buzz again I hear!
Where did that nuisance go?
It’s landing on the lamp!
Ka-thwack! I hit the shade,
But the pesky thing’s decamped!
And now it’s buzzing merrily
Upon the window pane.
Another chance I get. Ka-whack!
I try for it again!
I pull away the weapon,
But there’s no fly beneath.
It’s over on the bureau!
My frustration has increased!
I see it on the doorjamb,
And quickly do my best.
I lunge and smack!! I’ve got it!
At last I’ll get some rest!
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