Annoyance

What’s that noise?
looking out the window
all is still
not even the chimes chinkle
step outside the patio to investigate
Aaagghhh! Louder!

WHAT is that noise?

back inside
for decibel relief
can’t be my angry air conditioner
overworked in the summer heat
it’s coming from the neighbors
figures…

WHAT IS that noise?

out the front door
tracking the annoyance
bracing myself
high-pitched whine
maybe a weed trimmer
needs tuning
Aaagghh!

WHAT IS THAT noise?

no answers waiting on the porch
high fences block views of yards
leafy limbs peek over the top—
it has to be coming from the trees
heat and noise are blinding
Make it stop!

WHAT IS THAT NOISE?

the answer lands on my arm







Damned horny cicadas!