Sonia Walker Poet Rhyme

The State Bird of Alaska

Have you heard that the
state bird of Alaska is the
mosquito which is the nasty
insect that flies around,
looking for a victim to be found.

Its blood-thirsty bite is
similar to a miniature 
vampire who with teeth of
precision bites and draws 
swooping down for its cause.

The rule of thumb is 
to cover up head to toe
and not wear any perfume 
or after-shave lotion or
you will be an object of its devotion.

When traveling in the great 
outdoors of Alaska carry
a container of insect repellent,
preferably the dependable Deet,
making sure you spray your feet.

The mosquito of the great North
doesn't discriminate who it will attack,
redhead, blonde, gray, brown or black
heads of hair for it has a perpetual thirst
because its mighty tanks never burst.

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Sunlite Wanter February 26, 2017 at 4:20 PM We've developed a fear of them down here in Texas - West Nile they carry. I even bought a mosquito suit to sit outside and read. Sonia Walker February 28, 2017 at 12:08 PM Sunlit, thank you for your comment on my poem, 'The State Bird of Alaska.' The West Nile Disease is scary. We had occurrences of this the last few years in Idaho, where I currently live. When living in Alaska over the years, mosquitoes were considered mostly pests. ~ Sonia

Doug Vinson February 25, 2017 at 11:37 PM Indeed, Sonia. I remember their onslaught - coming in dozens and hundreds, heedless of their individual deaths, targeting all exposed flesh. Sonia Walker February 25, 2017 at 11:45 PM Doug, i remember how blood-thirsty they were around Willow Creek Campground in Alaska several years ago. I felt sorry for the campers who were staying in tents. Thank you for being the first person to comment on this poem. ~ Sonia