BITES FROM MITES ( in Ithaca )
The irritating Ithaca itch
Is caused by indigenous creatures
They bite in the night
And by morning take flight
So you can't even spot 'em
To swat 'em.
My feet are all covered
In dozens of spots
Though I have to admit that
They don't itch a lot
But my skin's decorated
By wheal upon wheal
Although strange to say
They've avoided my heel
Was it one little mite
That was busy all night
Taking bite after bite
After bite after bite?
Or were they working in relays
And organised teams
While I all oblivious, tossed in my dreams?