A friend on wings

sorenbarrett

A dragonfly, came to say hi flying through my door
Buzzing around just off the ground, seemed he wanted something more
Hovering about my head, appeared he said, have you got a fly you could spare
I've been on the road he said with a cough, let me take a load off, as he settled on my chair

 

Saw his eye was watching a fly buzzing about the room
Without a word, faster than any bird after it he did zoom
Floating mid air in my face did stare please do have a care
I came to give you news, mosquitos will you abuse if you go out there

 

Thanked him for his flight and wished him good night, he showed me his wings
Now every day he buzzes around my way, to eat bugs from my sweepings

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  • nephilim56 ( Norman Dickson)

    A friend and a nuisance, good write

  • orchidee

    Good write SB. We have 'pet spiders' at times. lol.

    • sorenbarrett

      thanks Orchi for the read and comment yes I have had pet spiders at various time in a cage and outside as well. Some are quite smart.

    • arqios

      Interesting! I’ve only ever seen dragonflies nibble on grass. Never thought what their diet consisted of 👍🏻🤩🕊️

      • sorenbarrett

        Thanks so much Cryptic the are one of the most efficient predators out there. Mosquitos, gnats, any small insect

      • Paul Bell

        Mosquitos have finally reached Britain now that we're a hot country.
        New diseases on the horizon.
        Just thinking, maybe a squadron of dragon flies is what we need.

        • sorenbarrett

          If there is enough for them to eat they are great.

        • Neville



          Beautiful but deadly aint they .. I sure wouldn't want to be a fly on the wall in your house .. it would be safer to just bug it 🐛🐜🪲🐞🦗🪳🕷️🦟🪰👍

          • sorenbarrett

            Thanks Neville Yea glad they are not the size they were millions of years ago three foot wing spans would make me think twice.

          • soheil khodaparasti

            A whimsical encounter filled with wonder and unexpected friendship, brought to life through charming personification.

            • sorenbarrett

              Thanks for the read and comment my friend. Yes indeed a real experience turned fanciful.

              • soheil khodaparasti

                You are welcome.

              • Kevin Hulme

                I can Imagine this Poem with Illustrations and Children reading it.
                A fave.

                • sorenbarrett

                  Thanks Kevin when you are by yourself you talk to the animals

                  • Kevin Hulme

                    Or talk to the Trees like Clint Eastwood in 'Paint your Wagon'. 👍

                    • sorenbarrett

                      I do that too even to the sun and wind. When the lightning comes I dare it to strike me. Thanks so much for the read and comment my friend

                      • Kevin Hulme

                        My Pleasure as always.

                      • Tristan Robert Lange

                        What a delightful piece, Soren. The dragonfly becomes this wonderfully cheeky little houseguest, stopping by for a meal, issuing mosquito warnings, and apparently deciding he likes the neighborhood. Charming stuff, my friend. 🌹🖤🙏🕯️🐦‍⬛

                        • sorenbarrett

                          Thanks so much Tristan for the review and comment it means a lot my friend

                        • Doggerel Dave

                          Aerodynamics worth noting. Helicopters so primitive by comparison.
                          Clear visuals came through Soren.

                          • sorenbarrett

                            Thanks Dave I do appreciate your read and comment my friend have to try something different from time to time

                          • Goldfinch60

                            A fine write about a beautiful insect soren.

                            Andy

                            • sorenbarrett

                              Thank you so much for the read Andy a blend of reality and fantasy

                            • Teddy.15

                              Such a lesson in here, I just love this my dear sorrenbarret 🌹

                              • sorenbarrett

                                Thank you Teddy for the review and kind comment it is most appreciated.



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