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Swipe In Vain

mozzie squadron fleets
roaring overhead in droves
dive to ear in waves
scream whining hisses so loud
that my swipes beats my brains out
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Goldsmith Avatar
September 12, 2021 at 10:52 AM
Congratulations on your win. What a creative/fun write. Bugs go away. Have a blessed day.....................
Anderson Avatar
September 12, 2021 at 11:23 AM
Thanks very much for your kind words
Rodrigues Avatar
September 12, 2021 at 4:38 AM
I was like “make it stop” when I listened to the audio…lol!! Love first line. I can feel the horror in lines that follow. Congratulations!
Anderson Avatar
September 12, 2021 at 11:24 AM
Thanks, Cheers
Agustin Avatar
September 12, 2021 at 3:31 AM
Wow! Congrats! Thanks for sharing this. God bless you.
Anderson Avatar
September 12, 2021 at 11:24 AM
All the best, Cheers
Roper Avatar
September 11, 2021 at 9:10 PM
Cutie write, John, congratulations on your win. :)
Anderson Avatar
September 12, 2021 at 11:24 AM
Nice - thanks
Rose  Avatar
August 20, 2021 at 6:23 PM
May they buzz you right into a win , John :)
Anderson Avatar
August 20, 2021 at 7:33 PM
Here's hoping. Cheers
La France Avatar
August 20, 2021 at 1:29 PM
John, good one for the contest, those nasty bugs, your audio made me laugh, I could see you with the fly swatter ~ Constance
Anderson Avatar
August 20, 2021 at 2:00 PM
Thanks, Cheers and best wishes
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