Photograph ©Copyright 2004 by Charles J. Ingerson
BUGS WON IN THE WOODS TONIGHT
Beating a retreat
eaten almost alive
served as the treat
fighting to survive.
Bugs flying low
bats stayed at home
little bellies full
just me all alone.
Formations ordered
attacks repeatedly
I was cornered
sacked unheedingly.
Bugs won tonight
in the woods bare
not even a good fight
morsels to declare!
Through the repellent
through the clothing
bugs came and went
skin and blood holding.
Beating a retreat
to the truck for cover
served as the treat
Chuck they did discover.