We had some great entries this week. I love how everyone takes their own path with the word pest as a launching point. Creativity at its best. I admit I cannot chose but one so will award prizes to everyone and then, pick the grand prize winner who will host next week. So roll out the red carpet, put on your finest. Trophies for everyone:
fly is buzzing
And I am hunting it – SWAT!
I am the winner!
And I am hunting it – SWAT!
I am the winner!
But alas, I’m not!
Fly has escaped – still buzzing,
My office, destroyed!
My pressure-cooked head.
throbbing, pounding, and squeezing –
migraines bite, big time!
Starting to hate it.
Always typing the same stuff!
Stupid resume!
To Becca, whose brother is probably the reason for her low self esteem goes the “Hearing Aid Award” so she can listen to the real voices that tell her how fabulous and smart she is
trying to ignore
annoying buzz in my ear
brothers are such pains
annoying buzz in my ear
brothers are such pains
self doubts linger here
covers me in moss fingers
pesky little voice
To Fishy, who lives in the Chigger capital of the world goes the “Wear Long Sleeves and Socks Award” and the suggestion to unleash those critters on the one who refuses to consider Plan B.
Use clear nail polish!
Use topical Benadryl!
Chigger misery.
Use topical Benadryl!
Chigger misery.
So, Plan “A” is it?
No! We do NOT like Plan “A”.
Great! Plan “A” it is.
No! We do NOT like Plan “A”.
Great! Plan “A” it is.
To Rafael, who is on fire this week in more ways than one, goes the “Fire Extinguisher Award” and the advice to PASS, (Pull, Aim, Squeeze and Sweep,) (instructions for use of a fire extinguisher I learned in disaster training this week)
Fire’s on the mountain
Burns the flesh that taunts my soul
Jesus cries within
Burns the flesh that taunts my soul
Jesus cries within
FIRE! FIRE! Brain’s on FIRE!
Doused with water; didn’t work
Demons rule the roost
To Fleur, who is a goddess herself, goes the “Kodak Award”, for her Haiku and interesting visual.
Gods and goddesses
struck with light; made immortal.
I paparazzi!
struck with light; made immortal.
I paparazzi!
To Linda H, who gave me the creeps at the thought of spiders in my car, goes the “Webtivity Award”, may the only webs she experiences be silken.
thin circles of silk
spider decorates my car
driving me crazy
spider decorates my car
driving me crazy
dementia crawls in
thoughts weave themselves in circles
like pesty spiders
To Czar, who made me laugh with the new definition of Pest Control, goes the “Raid Prize”:
Pest control? Say what?
You don’t seem to understand.
I want them to die.
You don’t seem to understand.
I want them to die.
Dzzzzt. Dammit, I swear–
Dzzzzt. Could’ve– Dzzzzt. I Dzzzzt. just–
InterDzzzzt.uptions.
To Anonymous, who doesn’t have a blog yet, goes the “Well Spoken Award” and the advice to get yourself a blog so you can participate in Haiku Monday again:
You desire money
You and the rest of the world
Go forth and earn it
You and the rest of the world
Go forth and earn it
Fat is choking me
Can’t hide it, decorate it
It’s who I am today
Possibilities
For anyone, anytime
Just make the effort
To Cory Jo, who just wants an extra hour of sleep goes the “BB Gun Award” and extra points for her “butt crack of dawn” image.
Screeching & Squealing,
Always at butt crack of dawn
Damn neighbor kids! UGH!!
Always at butt crack of dawn
Damn neighbor kids! UGH!!
And last, but not least, to Blazing Scarlet goes the “Envy Award” because dead battery or not, it is still 90 degrees here on my island and I would love a blast of cold air.
Weather outside? BRRRR!!!
Jack Frost nipping at my nose
Car battery? DEAD!
Jack Frost nipping at my nose
Car battery? DEAD!
And finally, the winner of Haiku Monday goes to Becca for the image of self doubt disguised as moss covered fingers. Congrats to all and visit Becca to see what next week’s theme will be.
Who hasn't suffered the angst from that "pesky little voice"… such a smart haiku! Congratulations Becca.
IRider…wonderful job of hosting and judging. Can't think of a better game for a woman with a lifelong passion for words!
Wonderful images, great week. Huzzahs for Becca and Island Rider.
Congratulations, Becca! I look forward to your challenge.
Thanks, Island Rider for that excellent topic.
Nice going, all!
Yeah, Becca! Well-deserved.
Thanks, Island Rider, for my award 🙂
Wow!! I could really use that bb gun, thanks Island Rider. Great job hosting!
Congrats to Becca for another win!! WootWoot! You go girl!!
Huggs
CoreyJo
Becca:
Congrats!!!! Yours was AWESOME; loved IT!
(If you keep up all this winning, you may end up our permanent hostess; HaHa!!)
Island Rider:
Sage advice indeed!
As much as I love pulling and squeezing; aiming and sweeping really isn't my thing. (at all… as in I have people for that).
=D Rafa
Good afternoon Island Rider,
Thank you for hosting and a fine summary. There is always a fun perspective from this group. My apologies for missing the fun. Duty called.
Becca: Congratulations! You really have a talent for this.
The two, I would have played are below.
Public venue scene
Zombie stares to eerie glow
Hang up, enjoy life.
Summer Harley ride
King of the road, then WAP
B-52 Bug