Dragonflies are Back

We know when the sun takes its hiatus
Buckets of tear drops we see pouring down
Hedgerows get pregnant with beds of cuss-cuss
Firewood amassed for homes not in town
The gurgling sounds of gully streams pulsate
For all sorts of insects to conjugate.

Country life is a blissful way of life
It fills serenity's cup to the brim
From crack of dawn and beyond sunset blithe
Eden comes in full view with an awesome gym
Nature's store-house of gifts for us, from Him
Despite stiff competition we endure
Nature holds the key to unlock fate's door.

No blazing cane-fields to cause frustration
But this scene over the pond to the west
Caught my attention and adoration
Aquatic insects hover at their best
These dragonflies are back at Sunset Crest
Freely mixing mystic powers with grace
And kites with anchors can't keep up their pace

With devil's eyes disguised, they pray and prey
On wings of light, long before the ice age
From prehistoric mist, they've come to stay
Dreadful names, yet I find no cause for rage
Whether in damsel wear or dragon suit
Insect hides, they tan them in hot pursuit

Adorably loved by folks everywhere
They flaunt their  beauty, life histories and
Amazing act while mating in the air
Searching for clean water throughout the land
On  which to lay eggs in the vast expand
Hating mosquitoes unhealthy lifestyles
These cute dragonflies feast on them like flies

Dragonfly fauna we respect greatly
In the West Indies and across the sea
And Japs adore your martial arts daily
This Murcia shot of you, Gregg sent me
Such a stunning perch you posed for all to see
Your bodily colors,light up the show.

(May 2009)