Swarm

I sit

Gazing at the beautiful scene spread out before me

I look out upon the beautiful lake spreading its arms to greet me

I am consumed by nature

But a foreboding presence takes me from my serenity

Mosquitos threaten me just beyond my reach

Taunting me with their eerie melodies

I know that one may strike at any moment

I enclose myself

Tall barriers of fabric protect me

I hide from the pain they bring

One by one

They attack me

One by one

They fail

But I know

That if they were to swarm

I would be trapped

So I enclose myself a little tighter

And pray they don't see me.