“Billions of them will soon emerge from the ground.

               For Entomophobes, this will be a season of despair,

               And for Entomophiles, this will be a season of joy!”

                                              Michael Raupp,

                              University of Maryland Entomologist

                                   Music:  Don’t Fear The Reaper

                                 I could not contain my laughter

                             As I read about the Invasion to come

                          Cicadas will soon invade the East Coast

                          Those residing there, are in for some fun

               America’s Eastern Seaboard will very soon host Billions

               Of these Cicadas, emerging from 17-years underground

               They will soon swarm, and mate, and drive so many crazy

            They will soon buzz incessantly, and be everywhere all around

                       And I can’t stop picturing Entomophobe Ed Matlack

                      As the Cicadas soon take over his motor home park

                      I can already picture my old bug-fearing Brother Ed

                      Panic-stricken, listening to all these Cicadas in the dark

       Be Very Careful Bro, or you will get poked by a very Pointy Proboscis

     This new Swarmaggedon, will soon be dive-bombing you, night and day

      You better get ready for them; but I have heard that they are mighty tasty

 Some say they taste like shrimp; I will send you some Cicada Recipes today!

                                          I could not contain my laughter,

                                    As I read about the Invasion to come;

                                   The Cicadas will invade the East Coast,

                                   Those residing there, are in for some fun.

                               ©Spring 2013, The Joyous Entomophile Mr. Ed