Andrea Dietrich Poet Rhyme

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The Bugs That Come Out of Nowhere

The bugs that come out of nowhere
can cause me to easily flinch.
In fact, I’ll jump up in the air
if I see one come just an inch.

Things creepy and crawly – KAPUT!
The bugs that come out of nowhere
will find themselves stomped by my foot.
(Spiders have not got a prayer.)

If an insect lands in my hair,
I’ll nearly jump out of my skin.
The bugs that come out of nowhere
best flee from the room that I’m in!

I’ll swat at them furiously
once they’ve given me a great scare,
for I can’t abide close to me
the bugs that come out of nowhere!


June 7, 2019 
Contest: What Makes You Flinch
Sponsor: Julie Leigh Rodeheaver

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Kim Rodrigues July 27, 2019 at 6:25 PM I...hate...bugs! I go find my husband! Congratulations on a great write, Andrea!

Gershon Wolf June 18, 2019 at 7:40 PM Like that notion -- 'the bugs that come out of nowhere' … They sure do seem to! ~ Gershon Gershon Wolf July 28, 2019 at 10:18 PM Back with congrats on your win in the contest, Andrea! :) gw

CayCay Godwin June 12, 2019 at 2:14 PM This is so darned cute and I agree, insects are nuisances, and sometimes painful ones who ruin outdoor times too often. And finding ants in your kitchen cabinet before coffee (or after) is horrible, it happened to me in my 30s and I still remember! I enjoyed this. Love, CayCay

Jennifer Proxenos June 9, 2019 at 2:26 AM I'm with you on that one Andrea, one of our sons lets any spider crawl onto his hand and lets it free outside - for years and years he has been doing this, and never been bitten! reative, fun write, good luck. Hugs, Jenny.

Tom Cunningham June 8, 2019 at 5:24 AM Certainly makes your skin crawl Andrea. Wasps are my pet hate, its all out war in summertime. Tom

Kim Rodrigues June 7, 2019 at 10:03 PM I know what ya mean! The worst were in Hawaii, when I lived in Navy Housing...big flying cockroaches! I felt a tickle on my hand (I was talking on the phone) I looked down...well a bloody good scream into the receiver then I was up on my counter lol!

John Lawless June 7, 2019 at 8:47 PM Having administered many a mosquito induced head slap I concur....

Lindsay Laurie June 7, 2019 at 8:24 PM Hello Andrea … I recall being asleep one night, and in the darkness, a large moth landed on my face fluttering. Your poem brought a smile to my face for that reason - it's certainly a great reality verse for me - thanks Andrea - Lindsay

Line Gauthier June 7, 2019 at 3:20 PM Good one, Andrea. Love your humor.

Rico Leffanta June 7, 2019 at 3:09 PM There must be a pest control company near you that will happily pay you for this one! However, so many Americans believe, "All life is sacred" so perhaps you can collect insects in bottles and deliver them to your welcoming Christian neighbours? Good luck in the contest! Aloha! Rico

Vijay Pandit June 7, 2019 at 2:29 PM So true and so well said, Andrea.

Anne-Lise Andresen June 7, 2019 at 1:48 PM - Some are really nasty, Andrea ... gives me goosebumps :))) - Best wishes in the contest :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

William Kelii Kekaula June 7, 2019 at 1:08 PM We cannot have a skinless Andrea--Best Wishes, Aloha William

Joseph May June 7, 2019 at 10:51 AM It's enough to cause you to bug out..:-) Nicely penned Andrea..