Cheryl Hoffman Poet Light Verse

What Annoys Me

Comes the first day of spring
and everything is in bloom,
while the bugs start
invading way too soon,

And while living down south
were always making hand motions,
to ward off the flying insects
that give us grievous emotions,

Outdoor eating can be quite a task
not prepared for having to eat so fast,
vagabond fly's arriving in the no fly zone
making you wish you were eating indoors at home,

Just opening your door a crack at night
the twinkly stars look so charming,
till the mosquitos come indoors
which can be quite alarming,

Chasing them around trying
to kill them off one by one,
then while trying to sleep at night
the sole survivor pokes fun,

You hear it buzzing round your face
as you quickly turn on the light,
the mosquito plays hide and seek
waiting to get a bloody bite,

You want to spray your room
to finally kill the flying intruder,
but afraid that the powerful fumes will
just leave you in a chemical stupor,

So you try to kill off all the bugs
alternating using a swatter and a bug spray mist, 
annoying and elusive as they all are
while trying not to have a hissy fit.


5-11-17

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Christopher Flaherty May 19, 2017 at 6:34 PM Hi Cheryl Like this i wrote a similar poem same name and reading this just reminded me I forgot 1 of my ultimate hates Fly's. What's there purpose if not to annoy swat them and they just keep coming back like its a game W.T.F Cheryl Hoffman May 19, 2017 at 6:37 PM I'll have to read it when I get a chance Christopher; sounds like were on the same fly page filled with rage, lol! Thanks so much for very kind comment & visit!~Che :)

Freddie Robinson Jr. May 14, 2017 at 6:38 PM Definitely not one of the joys of spring, but reading this poem was a delight for sure, Cheryl. Very humorous, it really made me smile. Funny insights that are spot on. A 7! Love and hugs, dear. Cheryl Hoffman May 14, 2017 at 7:39 PM I guess there are pros and cons to all the seasons when you think about it~the spring/summer con being BUGS! Thanks so much for very kind comment and visit Freddie!~Che :)

Lim'Rik Flats May 12, 2017 at 8:15 AM GOTD! Fav line: "the sole survivor pokes fun" btw, my experience in Alaska — skeeters the size of B-52's and populous as stars in the sky! Happy scratchin' ~ j Cheryl Hoffman May 12, 2017 at 7:46 PM Thanks for sharing that about the B-52s in Alaska John; I thought I read somewhere that they don't have any skeeters but I'm taking your word for it! Thanks for informative kind comment and visit!~Che :)

Jan Allison May 12, 2017 at 4:01 AM Your imagery sure made me smile especially trying to exterminate the little pesky critters! I only seem to get bitten when we are in Malta - am so glad we don't have mozzies on our little Island!:-) good luck in the contest:-) hugs Jan xx Cheryl Hoffman May 12, 2017 at 7:55 AM You are so lucky not to have mozzies on your Island; I think one day I'll move to Alaska or Hawaii where theres supposed to be none either…thanks so much for very kind comment and visit Jan!~hugs Che xx

White Wolf May 11, 2017 at 11:27 PM I can relate to this so much, Cheryl! I give up on mosquitoes now and just let them bite me! A pleasure to read you today! Cheryl Hoffman May 12, 2017 at 7:53 AM I just wish I could exterminate all flying insects and ants, then there would be peace in the world, lol! Thanks so much for very kind comment and visit W/W!~Che :) PS You are a brave soul to let them bite you!