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Jun 17, 2025
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Goings On In Our Back Yard
"I wish you wouldn't eat the spiders Mr. House Wren. Plenty of pesky flies and other crawlies about."
"Okay, okay, but the spiders have eight legs. Seems plenty for all.", his complaint.
"You're seeing it wrong, silly bird. They have none to spare, really."
"Fair enough, I'll be on my way then."
"Thank you. But before you go, there's a couple of flies that have been pestering me. Please feel free to bring a fork and whatever seasonings you may prefer."
About This Poem
Last Few Words: A bit of whimsy from our back yard.
Style/Type: Free verse
Review Request Intensity: I appreciate moderate constructive criticism
Editing Stage: Editing - polished draft
Comments
Obadiah Grey
3 months 2 weeks ago
errrrm
Dear reader,,,, Errrm. Michael - has left the building !
who knows when he'll be back?, perhaps never!
meanstwhile, let us pray that he bests the flies.....
Obi....... smiling.
Michael Anthony
3 months 2 weeks ago
Hahaha! Thanks Obi!
Hahaha! Thanks Obi!
Candlewitch
3 months 2 weeks ago
hello Michael,
it is nice to have a bird's eye view... (I like spiders, lol!)
soft hugs for you, Cat
Michael Anthony
3 months 2 weeks ago
Thanks Cat! I like spiders…
Thanks Cat! I like spiders too, unless they visit me too closely - LOL!
mark
3 months 1 week ago
Tis the season for bugs
close eyes on bed sheets
😁👌