Comment from Gail Denham

Excellent

Either that or the mosquitoes. At camp, our son & family have had bees this year, but not so many mosquitoes. Guess it's the bug's world after all. it's all part of being outside. Good poem

 Comment Written 24-Aug-2019

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reply by the author on 24-Aug-2019

Thanks Gail for your 'un-pesky' review. LOL

Yep, it is a buggy world we live in. Bees bite, mosquitos itch! Both are bothersome.

Mark

Comment from Janice Canerdy

Excellent

Thanks to gnats--even more thanks to mosquitos, which love me--I get to spend much of summertime slathered in insect repellent. You have made excellent use of all of your syllables in this 5-7-5 about those little killjoys!

 Comment Written 23-Aug-2019

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reply by the author on 23-Aug-2019

Janice

those 'quitos are the worst

I really think they send out buzz emails whever they are near me, messaging: cheap fresh meat available today!

thanks for your support of my verse today

Mark

reply by Janice Canerdy on 23-Aug-2019

We have a souvenir t-shirt in Mississippi featuring a gigantic mosquito. The caption reads "Send more tourists. The last ones were delicious!"

reply by the author on 23-Aug-2019

Good way to not attract northerners LOL

But, it is a great t-shirt.

Thanks for your reply.

reply by Janice Canerdy on 23-Aug-2019

:-)

reply by Janice Canerdy on 23-Aug-2019

:-)

Comment from Susan X Smith

Excellent

This might sound silly but "pesky" is one of my favorite words and not often used. This poem is true to form and I enjoyed reading it. You also found the perfect picture to complement it.

 Comment Written 23-Aug-2019

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reply by the author on 23-Aug-2019

Thanks Susan for your 'un-pesky' review of my typical 5-7-5 verse. For me, mosquitos must send out buzz emails when they enter my home or I am in their neighborhood: "cheap fresh meat available today" (-;

Mark

reply by Susan X Smith on 23-Aug-2019

They love me too unfortunately.

reply by the author on 23-Aug-2019

I guess I am not the only FS member with such sweet blood. LOL

Comment from robyn corum

Excellent

Mark,

hahahaha Or flies. I detest flies. Hate, hate, hate them. It's a really bad issues, actually. I'll wreck a car to get one out a window. hahaha Thanks for the smile.

 Comment Written 23-Aug-2019

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reply by the author on 23-Aug-2019

Robyn,

At least you did not text for help while driving. LOL Flies are another annoying bug. At least they don't bite. I am convinced that mosquitos send out a buzz email message when they are in my house or in their neighborhood: fresh meat today!

Mark

reply by robyn corum on 23-Aug-2019

TRUE that!

Comment from lyenochka

Excellent

Lol. It's more unsettling if it the "incessant buzzing" is due to mosquitoes which is what the picture seems to portray with those scary pointy proboscises! Fun little poem.

 Comment Written 23-Aug-2019

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reply by the author on 23-Aug-2019

True, those 'quitos are very annoying and itching. I needed one syllable for my 5-7-5, ergo gnats. The picture is accurate as you noted. LOL

Comment from Diana L Crawford

Excellent

Ha! They sure are pesky beings! Very cute poem here!!

And not just in the night. Flies are just as bothersome if they sneak in your home! Geez! Can't they all just be happy outside! LoL! xo

 Comment Written 22-Aug-2019

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reply by the author on 23-Aug-2019

The mosquitos must send buzz email messages when I visit their neighborhood or they somehow get into my home to remind each other of my presence: fresh meat today! Ugh, do they itch and bother me.

reply by Diana L Crawford on 23-Aug-2019

yes, but i guess they are a necessary evil! thank God for spider webs though LOL!

Comment from Joan E.

Excellent

I admired your shift from the mood of stillness to that of annoyance. You selected the perfect picture to reinforce your theme. Thanks for the laughs- Joan

 Comment Written 22-Aug-2019

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reply by the author on 23-Aug-2019

The mosquitos must send buzz email messages when I visit their neighborhood or they somehow get into my home to remind each other of my presence: fresh meat today! Ugh, do they itch and bother me.

reply by Joan E. on 23-Aug-2019

If there is one mosquito around, it will find me and I am hyersensitized to their sting too! Good luck out there- Joan

Comment from PoemsOfDD

Excellent

Mark, yep... those pesky gnats are a real spoiler when just trying to chill. Seriously annoying!
A good short and succinct piece. Thank you for sharing. ~DD

 Comment Written 22-Aug-2019

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reply by the author on 22-Aug-2019

DD,

Glad this one gave you a nice bite of poetry today.

Mark

Comment from gudbjorg

Excellent

Yes! I can relate to that! Great application of the 5-7-5 format and definitely gets the humour in there with it. Well done! The picture is fitting and unusual. You can almost feel the pesky things!

 Comment Written 22-Aug-2019

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reply by the author on 22-Aug-2019

Yes, those pesky bugs bother me all the time. My guess is they send out buzz-messagenadvertisements when I am in their neighborhood: fresh meat available. LOL

Thanks for your support of my 5-7-5 poems. It s my favored and inclusive poetry style.

Mark

Comment from Jannypan (Jan)

Excellent

They are pesky, and it seems nothing will make them go away. I enjoyed your little poem about gnats, Mark. Your art choice is a great pairing with your choice words. Thanks for sharing. Jan

 Comment Written 22-Aug-2019

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reply by the author on 22-Aug-2019

Jan,

Those nasty bugs must know when I am in their neighborhood. They send out buzz-messages: fresh meat on sale.

Pleased you liked this presentation.

Mark