The weekend adventure began
with the rigmarole of putting up a tent
enacting the ritual of building a fire
calm until the event
Pestilence came just after dark
mosquitoes without couth
descended upon the camp
determined to mooch
The conquest began
with a declaration of war
having suffered famine
they came in a swarm
Huge in relation to form
buzzing was the battle cry
screaming from campers
fearing death in the nigh
In an attempt to hinder
the mosquitoes in flight
fans blew smoke into the swarm
hoping to avoid a bite
One camper had a plan
radiating bug spray
with great success
sending the swarming mosquitoes away
A net was erected
the injuries were minor
now protected from the enemy
advice from an old timer
Campers left for home
as the sun rose
thankful to be released from hell
or so the story goes
copyright 2023 Debbie Pierce
Piper's Adventures 
Nothing worse than having a mozzie in your tent at night! Thanks for joining in.
I agree. Thanks for posting fun prompts. Have a wonderful day!
Thanks. You too.
Mosquitos are the absolute worst! I freak out when I see them! X
I agree. They are the worst. Thanks for reading. Have a wonderful day!
Hope these bugs are gone. Thanks for sharing this idea. Anita
They are gone until the next rain. Thanks for reading. Have a wonderful day!
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Thank you.