Sent to Do Post Graduate Work

Those allegations are preposterous.
I am not hear to spy on them.
And I was not aware of their land being fenced.
I am a student doing research.
That is my mission.

'But why the night goggles?
And the various listening devices,
Implanted around their bordered territory...
Designating this as private property.'

I have been sent to do post graduate work,
To study the affects of fireflies...
On the sounds of those made by crickets.
Here...
Please look at and review my passport.
I am clearly innocent of these charges.

'You could have informed the owners and occupants,
Of your task...
Prior to your arrest.'

I tried to apologize.
When I attempted to remove a listening device,
From their roof.
It slipped from my hand and hit their bedroom window.
And 'this' made them suspicious!

'What school do you represent? '

I've taken a few online courses.
All I need is one more to complete my studies.

'Explain this...
Why did you do cartwheels when you saw me approaching? '

I was trying to attract a firefly I thought was losing attention.
Plus I had just finished a 'joint' that gave me an added rush.

poem by Lawrence S. Pertillar
Submitted by Poetry Lover
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