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The Bug's Prayer
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While doing a little research on bug origins, I stumbled across an article written by David Miller way back in 1952. The article entitled, “The Insect People of the Maori” describes the beliefs of the New Zealand tribe with respect to the creation of insects and all other creatures. The story is not unlike other worldwide tribal interpretations of origin which in this case gives bugs almost human qualities. In the Maori legend, “Tutewanawana” is the forebearer of all insects. Tutewanawana himself was the product of “Rangi and Papa” (the Sky Father and Earth Mother) Photo:By Patrick Granfors

Tutewanawana which art in sky cocoon Blessed be thy name Thy Wingdom come Thy biological plan be done In ponds and swamps and trees Give us this day our daily bug And forgive us as we consume our mate Unless our mate first consumes us And lead us not unto the temptation of the bug zapper But deliver us from the birds and fly swatters and evil cans of Raid For thine is the Wingdom With the sheer power of numbers for the foray Forever and ever under the sink and into the pantry Amen Copyright 2011 Patrick Granfors

Reviewed by Ronald Hull

Reviewed on September 18, 2011

Best laugh I've had in a long time. Reminds me of my days as a cereal killer. Ate quite a few of those little gods before I saw them floating in the milk.

Ron

Reviewed by Eileen Granfors

Reviewed on September 14, 2011

Probably a reasonable transcription of bug speak!

Reviewed by Mary Lacey Desertrat

Reviewed on September 8, 2011

Fantastic! You had me rolling in the aislaes with this one! Makes you wonder...do bugs pray?

Mary

Reviewed by Kate Burnside

SHEER BRILLIANCE!!! Totally love this - such a unique concept and capture - get it published!!!! :)) xx

Reviewed by Gene Williamson

Love it, Patrick. You can bug me anytime you get the itch.

-gene.

Reviewed by Regis Auffray

You have such a clever and witty way with words (how's that for alliteration?), Patrick. Thank you for the smiles. Love your bio photo. Love and peace to you,

Regis

Reviewed by Janna Hill

Giggle.
:) Janna

Reviewed by Christine Tsen

So glad to see you are posting in the midst of all the work, Patrick!
So, here's the thing, guess I have to admit to being a "Trap 'n Transferrer" so out go the wee ones, out the door, to fulfill their purposes. They are so cute!
:)
Christine

Reviewed by Karen Vanderlaan

very clever!

Reviewed by Richard King

Reviewed on September 7, 2011

Good one Patrick…. That photo certainly makes him look intimidating, but I have a big ol toad that has been staying in the planter just off my front patio. Never wanted to mess with him but he must weigh at least a pound. I believe he'd make short work of this guy, prayer or no prayer. Dick

Reviewed by Jerry Bolton (Reader)

I like bugs. I love to hear them snap, crackle and pop when I step on them.

Reviewed by Chip Bergeron

Oooooooo-kayyyyyy!!!!!!

Chip Bergeron

Reviewed by D Johnson

of course you could have held your own byobb, aka, bring your own bug barbeque...just sayin...

Cheers,
Dan

Reviewed by Annabel Sheila

Hahahahahahaha! This is hilarious, Patrick! Thanks for the giggles!

Anna

Reviewed by Paul Berube

Creative write, Patrick. Well done.