There once was a bug with red eyes.
Below ground it grows and lies.
It sheds its shell
On a tree it does dwell.
After mating, the cycle will reprise.
Note: Poetry form is Limerick.
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It’s Been One Noisy Summer
Because it’s been so beastly hot in these parts lately, I decided to water our flowers, shrubs, and trees the other evening.
Now I’ve never been convinced that city water, from a hose, does as much good as the rain that Mother Nature sends, but I suppose some moisture is better than nothing.
As I watered what I call Domer’s tree (a large maple that was planted when he was just a little guy), I noticed something creepy on one of the branches. Here’s what I saw:
Eeew, creepy!
I turned the hose full onto it, finally shaking it down to the ground. Then I made my way to the backyard and found this:
Another one, just like the other one
Nasty-looking, aren’t they? Do you have them where you live? Do you know what they are?
Musings by an ND Domer's Mom 