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September in the South (Love Bugs)
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September in the South (Love Bugs) |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana 
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Inviting my detestation You’re hell bent on procreation This region seems to be haunted By your presence - you’re not wanted! Some places get beautiful leaves Not conjoined bugs upon their sleeves And cool crisp days must have such charm If not filled with amorous swarms Each time I step outside my door You’re in my face and I abhor The mess you make on my poor car Even if I do not drive far! Incessant splat on my windshield Bug suicide, refused to yield Seems some life cycles never change You mate – humans become deranged! |
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Balladeer
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
Hey! Easy on the bugs!! They are beautiful things (for me)  But I do understand....  |
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Chalmette Guy Senior Member
since 2009-03-11
Posts 1257Louisiana |
'They' say that the Love Bug provides nothing to nature, is not prey or predator to anything. Only here to annoy humans. Little jerks. Should be called Hate Bugs. |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
LOL @ Balladeer... I guess your line of work does give you a different perspective. *G* Thank you! *S* I agree wholeheartedly, Jer... and they certainly accomplish their mission. *G* Thank you! *S* |
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Roniece Dawson-Bruce Member Ascendant
since 2000-01-29
Posts 5689Sydney, Australia |
oh! is that what they are called!! loved this Bisous de Paris RDB Be kind at heart....for everyone you meet has their own battle to fight......... |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
LMAO! This is great! Thanks for the giggle! |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
"Bug suicide" ~ Oh, how tragic! Sorry, I'm in one of my silly moods again! Well, at least those bug make love and not war!  We used to have occasional infestations of mayflies and tent caterpillers . However, I haven't recalled any for years. Egads! The tent caterpillers really creeped me out! They'd fall on my head from trees, eavestroughs etc. Yuk! Don't let the love bugs bite! lol   Linda [This message has been edited by Earth Angel (09-29-2009 06:47 PM).] |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
I know I would be freaking out, but at least they don't sting? Too busy mating! Lol at Linda's reply. There must be a reason for their presence! Well, Balladeer finds beauty in them. It's really always a matter of how we look at things ... and living things. I do understand, dear Ruth, you expressed your repulsion so well! Love, Margherita |
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LindsayP Member Elite
since 2007-07-28
Posts 3410Australia, Victoria |
Ditto to Linda dear Ruth, I'm not too keen on bugs myself. Love Lindsay |
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Dark Stranger Member Patricius
since 2001-03-19
Posts 13631West Coast |
ms suthern..now you should be riding a scoot,,,get up and personal with them bugs,,kewl stuff ms |
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Bill Charles Member Patricius
since 2000-07-11
Posts 10619highways, & byways, for now |
suthern - I do remember those crazy bugs splattered all over the auto. Nice write... BC |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
RDB: Yes... and CG's right... they're misnamed (except for Bal *G*)! LOL Thank you! *S* PS: I'm so glad you liked... thank you! *S* EA: They make... more bugs! LOL And we have mayflies and tentworm caterpillars, too... and ants, mosquitos, roaches... you name it, we're far too "blessed" with insects! LOL Thank you! Margherita: Bal likes the money he makes getting rid of them... can't blame him for that. *S* Thank you! *S* Lindsay: Once past butterflies and ladybugs, I'm shuddering. LOL Thank you! *S* DS: Picking them off my clothes is bad enough... I think I'll pass on picking them out of my teeth! LOL But maybe another time, another season? *S* Thank you! *S* Bill: During the height of the swarms, every service station stays busy... people may not be buying gas, but they have to stop to clean their windshields! *S* Thank you! *S* |
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