Ogden Nash poems are known for their witty phrasing and whimsical tone. He also had a number of famous poems that earned him the nickname of “America’s Rhyming Poet.” A well-loved American poet, Nash has several quotes to his credit that include some of his memorable lines. Ogden Nash (1902-1971) was an American poet who wrote humorous verse that often celebrated the joys of childhood, youth and nature. The first collection he published, “Verses from 1929 to 1944” was illustrated by the American artist Rockwell Kent who became a friend of his during their years in New England.

Ogden Nash Fleas

Introduction

Fleas come in a variety of colors and have different tastes, but they all like to bite people. There are some easy ways to stop flea bites.

The flea may be elusive, the flea may be shy,

The Flea may be elusive, the Flea may be shy,

But when it wants a bite of you, you’ll know.

The half-inch flea is an error of evolution: it’s too small to have any predators and too big to hide in the soil. It can’t run or fly and its mouthparts are weakly developed so that it can only bite for about 20 minutes before dying from exhaustion. Luckily for us humans (and unluckily for fleas), we’re not their natural prey—they prefer dogs and cats—which means we don’t have to worry about them attacking us unprovoked. The good news is that they’re easy enough to avoid if you keep your house clean and your pets well groomed; just watch where they lurk!

But the matter of fact is that he likes to bite.

Fleas are small jumping insects that live in and on the bodies of many mammals, including humans. They have mouthparts adapted for piercing skin, and feed on the blood of their hosts. Fleas are external parasites of warm-blooded animals, sucking blood from the host with their needle-like mouth parts. An adult flea can jump up to 7 inches vertically or horizontally. After landing, it leaves a dark spot in the fur where the oil has been deposited; these spots are often confused with bedbug bites or other skin conditions such as allergies by pet owners (Flea allergy dermatitis).

Flea bites can cause intense itching which may lead to secondary infection such as redness around bite site due to scratching; irritated skin; papules (small red bumps) caused by scratching too hard during an infestation.; mild allergic reactions like hives (urticaria), swelling around eyes/nose/mouth area; anal itching due to fecal matter build up inside anus area

He’s not particular about his menu,

Author Ogden Nash wrote, “Fleas are not particular about their menu. They will bite anything.”

This is true for fleas and for people. Fleas will bite any part of us that they can reach, whether it be an arm or nose or ear—they don’t discriminate. But the truth is that fleas are generally harmless little insects that just want to live their lives in peace and comfort (just like many people).

He’s fluid in his tastes,

Fleas are not choosy. They bite cats, dogs, humans and horses. Fleas don’t like to bite cows because they’re too big.

But he variously prefers a leg or an arm or an ear or a nose.

You will never find a flea that prefers one part of the body over another. Fleas are indiscriminate, and they seem to take their victims at random. The flea could be found on the head, or it might be on the foot; either way, it will find its way into your bed no matter where you go.

The word “fleas” has been used in various different ways throughout history. It is often employed as an insult or pejorative term meant to indicate someone who is annoying or intrusive—someone who is constantly seeking attention and making demands on others without offering much in return.

The flea is a harmless little insect,

There are several points to consider when dealing with fleas. First, the flea is harmless. It does not transmit disease to humans or animals; it does not bite, nor does it feed on blood. Second, if there’s an infestation in your house, you should hire someone to deal with it because that person will be better equipped than you at doing so. Thirdly, there’s no need for concern: these insects are completely harmless and pose no threat whatsoever to people who are allergic to them (which appears not to include myself).

Except to those persons who object to being bitten.

Fleas, like many other annoying creatures, have been known to bite and irritate their victims.

They are a nuisance. They can become a health hazard if left unchecked for too long. Fleas can be an annoyance in your home or business. Fleas can also cause serious problems for your pet that may lead to death if not treated quickly enough by qualified professionals such as those at Animal Medical Services of Ogden Valley!

It is true that when he bites he leaves behind him a spot of blood,

It is true that when he bites he leaves behind him a spot of blood. It is also true that when he bites, we give him a slap, and it’s nice to know where the pain comes from. But this does not mean that fleas are not worth thinking about or talking about; on the contrary, they have been talked about by better men than I am—in fact, by many better men than I am—and because of that people have been able to get rid of them in their houses and in their minds for thousands upon thousands of years now.

But certainly he’s seldom fatal, and rarely if ever malignnant.

But certainly he’s seldom fatal, and rarely if ever malignnant.

And yet I think that it would be a good idea to have one’s dog flea-proofed periodically, because there are some people who are allergic to fleabites; and there is also the possibility that the dog might become so infected with them as to be an annoyance to other people who don’t care for dogs at all. Although it may not concern us whether or not our neighbors want us around when we’re alive, they probably wouldn’t want us around dead either; and if they should find our remains lying stiffly in the middle of their living room carpet–or worse still, on their favorite rug–they might take steps which would result in our being removed from their midst altogether!

To stop him from biting one merely has to use some bano powder.

To stop him from biting one merely has to use some bano powder. Bano powder is a natural product made of dried banana peels and is not harmful to humans or pets. It’s available at most pet stores, or if your dog has fleas, it’s likely that he will have some lying around anyway.

Poem about fleas

If you have fleas, the first thing to remember is that they are not dangerous to humans. Fleas are insects that live on the skin of animals and feed on their blood.

Fleas cannot bite humans, but they can bite dogs and cats. They don’t like to bite puppies either because puppies are small and fast moving, but if they’re hungry enough (or if there’s nothing else to eat), then puppies aren’t safe either.

Fleas don’t actually like biting people anyway because we taste bad—we have a lot of salt in our sweat so it’s better for them to eat something else.

Conclusion

The flea is a harmless little insect,

Except to those persons who object to being bitten.

It is true that when he bites he leaves behind him a spot of blood,

But certainly he’s seldom fatal, and rarely if ever malignant.