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Image result for pictures of cicadas bugsAfter being underground for 17 years Cicadas come out to mate, lay their eggs and then die. They sing for joy for that brief period of time. 

Cicadas

Those cicadas sing Love songs, their hearts overflow With joy for short time Humans are fill with deep fear Facing death after many, many years
Copyright © | Year Posted 2021

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Strand Avatar
September 27, 2021 at 1:13 AM
A deep truth Sara,(we dont have that insect here)
Kendrick Avatar
September 27, 2021 at 5:16 AM
Brian, I looked up about cicadas in England and they were once there more than one species but they believe they have gone extinct. The site said that there might still be some in "New Forest National Park" but they are not sure. We believers know in Whom we believe and that gives us the hope of passing from death unto life which gives us joy. Your presence at my page is always welcomed. Sara
Mcintosh Avatar
June 13, 2021 at 4:55 AM
Lovely verse and vision. A breathless whisper of the heart. God bless you my friend, with love, Gina
Kendrick Avatar
June 13, 2021 at 6:05 AM
Regina, Thanks for the visit and taking time to comment. I appreciate the time spent here. Sara
Horne Avatar
June 9, 2021 at 11:46 AM
yes, such truth here - very thought provoking
Kendrick Avatar
June 12, 2021 at 7:59 AM
Jack, Thanks for all your visits to my page. I appreciate the kind review. Sara
Poet Avatar
June 8, 2021 at 5:08 PM
Congratulations on your win, Sara, you deserve it with this very well penned Tanka. Blessings and warm w
Kendrick Avatar
June 12, 2021 at 4:57 AM
Lasaad, Thank you for dropping by with congrats. I appreciate the time spent here reading and commenting on my work. Sara
Gaul Avatar
June 8, 2021 at 4:59 PM
A short life but a long sleep till we hear their song again. Congrats Sara.
Kendrick Avatar
June 12, 2021 at 4:51 AM
Greg, I guess they can say, well, I have had enough sleep. LOL. Thanks for dropping by. Sara
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June 8, 2021 at 4:43 PM
Good comparison between cicadas and humans. Congrats on your win in Brian's contest, Sara! Blessings, Kim M
Kendrick Avatar
June 12, 2021 at 4:49 AM
Kim, Thanks for stopping by with congrats. I appreciate you doing so. Your comments are encouraging. Sara
Rodrigues Avatar
June 8, 2021 at 4:05 PM
Isn’t that something?
Kendrick Avatar
June 12, 2021 at 4:45 AM
Kim, I think it is but we are not overrun by them. In some places they say there are so many that the noise is bad. Thanks for dropping by. Sara
Y. Avatar
June 8, 2021 at 1:52 PM
Hi Sara, I didn't know that; they look similar to bees. Life on earth is temporary. But the spirit lives on. I enjoyed the read. Congratulations on your win. It was well deserved. Have a great day:-)Alexis
Kendrick Avatar
June 12, 2021 at 4:42 AM
Alexis, I am glad that the poem was a little educational. Thanks for your visit. Sara
Cunningham Avatar
June 8, 2021 at 8:51 AM
A short life for sure Sara, but we live on in the afterlife, our lifes are short, but we're only passing through. Tom
Kendrick Avatar
June 8, 2021 at 11:42 AM
Tom, Your presence at my page is appreciated. I do agree we do live on with an everlasting life without pain, death, fear or any other bad emotion. Thanks for the visit. Sara
Buhagiar Avatar
June 8, 2021 at 6:36 AM
We all have to die. But it doesn't mean the end.
Kendrick Avatar
June 8, 2021 at 6:43 AM
Victor, Yes, life ends, for that is part of life but thanks be to God Who won the victory over death, hell and the grave we can live on with Him in the home He has prepared for us. Thank you for your visit. Sara
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