It's More Complicated Than That
Every time I swat or scratch or call them “sh@tbugs”, I try to remember it’s more complicated than that. This is the origin of this set of three haikus.
It’s More Complicated Than That Ask me what I hate Black flies, I say as I scratch the welts on my arms Ask me what I know Worthless nuisances, I say June’s unwanted guests Wait, you say. Don’t you know black flies pollinate the blueberries you love?
Has knowing this changed your response to the black flies?
Life is filled with silver linings, isn't it? Have you discovered Picaradin? With the cream the bugs totally avoid me. No bites yet this June.