Crickets

One simple sound always reminds me of summer.
Sitting on the porch , the air heavy  with the fragrance
of the lilac at the corner of the house..the sound of crickets
a backdrop for summer dreaming.
Nothing pressing to do, nowhere special to go.
content to just sit and watch the moon..
and listen to the cricket chorus. Sometimes the chirping
is almost drowned out by the sound of the frogs
that live down by the well..but the crickets are
persistent and proud of their voice.
            Time is nothing; now is all and tomorrow seems far, far away.




For the Sound of Summer contest
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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Devonshire Avatar
April 29, 2010 at 10:41 PM
The crickets make one of my favorite sounds, Barbara. Can't hear the frogs here, but their throaty croaks would probably overpower one of the most beautiful sounds of summer. Wishing you luck in the contest. Love, Carolyn
Murphy Avatar
April 29, 2010 at 1:49 PM
very nice good luck in the contest enjoyed faleshia
Mehta Avatar
April 28, 2010 at 6:54 PM
Good luck in the contest
Kendrick Avatar
April 28, 2010 at 4:22 PM
Great write for the contest that should be in the winner's circle..Keep the creative pen flowing..Sara
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April 28, 2010 at 2:00 PM
nice sound, welcome to the soup, joking, have a lovely day,..p.d.
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