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as sunset burns the distant sky awakening small things that fly to sally forth into the night to sniff you out and take a bite while others like a drilling rig not quite so small, but not real big will puncture you and take a swig buzz around your ears and face while you slap at empty space a spider spins its silky trap in hopes it may catch fleeing prey gift wrap it for another day thus does the moon claim darkened sky wherein the pesky buzzers fly. John G. Lawless ©8.28/2019

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Date: 8/30/2019 2:12:00 PM
They love a swig of the sangria...Nicely panned
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Date: 8/29/2019 11:06:00 PM
This is a exceptional poem and so true. I don't like bugs, but know they're a part of life... You describe them perfectly. Thank you so much for the awesome write.
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Date: 8/29/2019 8:44:00 PM
This is so good! Spot on description of the pests of the night. Blessings, Kim
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Date: 8/29/2019 10:04:00 AM
You say it so well! How miserable is the night without Deet. Do you know the purpose of mosquitos? I don't.
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Date: 8/29/2019 8:48:00 AM
I've got to agree with Chris I too love the line about slapping an empty space lol - thankfully we don't get mozzies here but do get pesky wasps:-( hugs Jan xx
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Date: 8/29/2019 8:33:00 AM
You have described the pesky things that fly , so well ! :)
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Date: 8/29/2019 8:12:00 AM
"while you slap at empty space" I think that line describes it perfectly. Nicely done John.
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