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Cicada Serenade |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia 
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July gave us the rare delight of a Cicada Serenade, their Zest-for-Life notes filling the sultry night air as feisty fireflies danced a Zigzag Jig on the ebony stage. Now August arrives amid thunderbolts, sudden earth-drenching downpours, and a well-hidden Cricket Chorus-line keeps Buttons the cat on her toes, springing window-to-window hoping to discover what in the name of Gaia is making all that noise. Can it be those flighty fireflies??? Naw, she purrs, remembering they’ve been flitting about for weeks, while this strange sound began just days ago. With a quizzical meow she chases me 'round the house demanding an answer. I laugh, telling her, it’s just the Cricket Chorus-line, taking center stage since the Cicadas left town. Buttons pins her ears, turns her back to me. Obviously dissatisfied with my explanation, she saunters off into the next room seeking enlightenment elsewhere. And as I gaze at the night sky I wonder outloud, what 'Opus' might September bring? |
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secondhanddreampoet Member Ascendant
since 2006-11-07
Posts 6394a 'Universalist' ! |
a most fine 'write'! I am especially fond of: " July gave us the rare delight of a Cicada Serenade, their Zest-for-Life notes filling the sultry night air as feisty fireflies danced a Zigzag Jig on the ebony stage." serious applause!! |
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BluesSerenade Member Patricius
since 2001-10-23
Posts 10549By the Seaside |
Gotta love the cricket chorus line! That's a great visual and your poem is a magical one. Kudos, Kacy~ |
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Marchmadness Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 9271So. El Monte, California |
I love your "nature" poems. Kacy and certainly relate to the cat's reaction as I have 6 of them. I have 2 cats who do not hunt at all. not even a grasshopper. I find that strange but I guess they are non-violent cats. Ahead of their time. Ida |
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OwlSA Member Rara Avis
since 2005-11-07
Posts 9347Durban, South Africa |
I LOVE IT! I LOVE IT!! I LOVE IT!!! And Ida's reply too! Kacy please stroke Buttons and give her hugs and cuddles and kisses from Auntie Di - and Ida, please do the same for all your kitty cats. - Owl |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
Glad you enjoyed it, Lori! Ida, aren't cats hilarious sometimes? They never fail to entertain us.  Di, OK, I'll give her a huge Diana hug, and tell her it came from an Owl, as I imitate an owl. You should see her reaction to my CD with bird calls on it!  |
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Prasad Nataraj Senior Member
since 2008-05-29
Posts 1149Bangalore,India |
Hi Midnitesun, my best friend had cats too… I like dog though… for that reason I love nature and all animals. I had sparrows, pigeons, parrots, squirrels, dogs, fishes, rabbits, hens, etc….Nice to hear about your cats. Tell them hi from Prasad. "Hardwork pays in the long run" |
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Ericc Member Elite
since 2003-01-31
Posts 4178 |
Great imagery! Eric |
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ArtSolstice Member
since 2007-03-18
Posts 498 |
Midnitesun, this is a charming write, full of the imagery and sounds of the season. A pleasure to read! [This message has been edited by ArtSolstice (08-06-2008 04:41 PM).] |
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Artic Wind Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 8080Realm of Supernatural |
I agree with Ericc!  ARCTIC WIND |
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WindWalker Senior Member
since 2001-10-12
Posts 1218 |
This is a good one!!!! Thank you for all your comments on my poetry. |
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Mark Bohannan Member Rara Avis
since 2000-06-21
Posts 7269In the winds of Cherokee song |
Loved the images and the sounds I felt when reading this. It has been far too long since I have been able to hear those sounds. I hear more of the surf now LOL ...( not complaining though. I enjoyed much. |
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latearrival Member Ascendant
since 2003-03-21
Posts 5499Florida |
So happy this came up again.I missed it before. I love it.You describe the magic of insect music so well. "late" |
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OwlSA Member Rara Avis
since 2005-11-07
Posts 9347Durban, South Africa |
Love it even more this time round, and, of course, Buttons - please tell her! - Owl |
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2islander2 Member Ascendant
since 2008-03-12
Posts 6825by the sea |
Very enjoyable poem that makes me think I would have like to live in the South...I never hear cicadas in my country and must travel a thousand kilometeres away in Provence...Thank you for the poem and sharing your lovely place... regards yann |
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TheAnonDavid Member
since 2008-08-28
Posts 237UK |
Sometimes 'nature' poems are spoilt by the writer trying to show off with glossy adjective after adjective. You have avoided that by showing your thoughts through your cat. A lovely piece of work (the poem, not the cat although I am sure that he/she is too) |
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ThUnDeRkYsS Senior Member
since 1999-09-23
Posts 727Wisconsin |
We did have a fantastic year for the Cicada, didnt we. Lovely write, I can hear this as I read Makes me sad that summer is coming to an end. |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
Seasonal changes sometimes leave us feeling sad, and we especially seem to bemoan the passing of summer. Yet the beauty of Autumn, when the air suddenly turns crisp as leaves change into their colorful attire...well, it offers its own magic! |
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secondhanddreampoet Member Ascendant
since 2006-11-07
Posts 6394a 'Universalist' ! |
I'm happy to see that someone brought this 'write' back near the top of the "P.I.P.-land" queue! continuing applause!! |
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The Lady Member Rara Avis
since 2005-12-26
Posts 7634The Southwest |
delightful Kacy I am in love with Buttons! |
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