My siblings & I are South Dakota born & bred.
Chiggers? Never heard of them. Not until we toured the Southeast singing gospel concerts.
My brothers? Sunbathing enthusiasts. That vibrantly verdant church lawn? Inviting.
Not even a towel.
Itching began as we started singing. Ninety minutes later, final chords yet hanging in the air, they bolted for cold showers.
Called mom (frequent victim of their practical jokes), asking how to get rid of them.
“You can’t. When the itching stops, they’re laying eggs. This is forever.”
Like she’d been lying in wait.
About the Creator
Randy Wayne Jellison-Knock
Retired Ordained Elder in The United Methodist Church having served for a total of 30 years in Missouri, South Dakota & Kansas.
Born in Watertown, SD on 9/26/1959. Married to Sandra Jellison-Knock on 1/24/1986. One son, Keenan, deceased.
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Comments (8)
Oh no! It was written with humor and I laughed... but I also itched... it was almost like a horror as well! Loved this one.
Haha! Mom’s revenge 😈
aw jeez. i love this but i hate it. how dare you! really well done, but gross! totally creeped me out haha. i like your structure of this. really gives the impression of a full story by splitting up the lines, great work!!
That's a big NOPE! Totally creepy!
Haha, revenge of the mom! Chiggers are unpleasant little critters though! Great punchline Randy!
Oh my gosh. This is frightening! Now I have to add chiggers to my list of "no's", LOL 😅
Hahahah oh my gosh, she really won the long game! 🤣
Well, I now know what chiggers are - sounds a lot like scabies and I wouldn't wish that anyone. Nice work!