Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Flies as Art

Posted by Gordon on 14-03-2008 14:09
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The Sciomyzidae
by Gordon Ramel 2008

The fascinating Sciomyzidae
live out their lives by some old pond or stream,
and in the night their hungry larvae dream
of fresh snail flesh for breakfast lunch and tea.
During the day the adults wander free
on often fuscate and attractive wings
searching for flowers and other tasty things,
as well as mates to share their repartee.
The thought of escargot eternally
alive, uncooked, bereft of garlic source
does not inspire me, but then of course
I?m not a fly to live so frugally,
or flit so freely through the summer?s haze
and die untouched by winter?s bitter days.