The courting begins at dusk,
When darkness descends
Upon the sun-warmed earth!
I hear them from my open window.
Aggressive females, serenading
In sensuous rhythm,
Enticing the eager males to join them
Neath the blanket of twinkling stars!
Desperate for romance,
Their hypnotic songs
Promise long sultry nights
Of unbridled passion!
And the males cannot resist!
Throughout the dog days of summer
The spectacle continues
Until at last the chorus diminishes!
Lonely intermittent chirps,
Females still searching!
But couples have paired off
Settling down to raise their young.
And soon the courting of the crickets will end.
By God! Then I’ll get some sleep!
© Annabel Sheila
Sheila
Warmest wishes Anna,
David
JOYCE * HIS INSPIRATIONS
between silences
a cricket punctures the night
with a single note
Sleep well. -gene.
Cheers,
Dan
Be always safe,
Karen
Blessings,
Christine
GOD BLESS YOU
TONY
Your friend, Mark