The Cuddling Cricket

It’s not enough to have a Dragon plus his penguins and pigeons, too?
Darn it! I had a limit, until a cute Cuddling Cricket found my shoe.
He was just a little baby, who saw the pigeons and decided to hide.
Now, he won’t let go of my pants leg; he’s definitely along for the ride.

The first time I saw him, I Eeekk’ed and I jumped, yep, about to pounce.
But at my response he sighed, and slumped, and he began to cry, at once!
At first I couldn’t believe it, so I pulled out my magnifying glass.
What I found were soulful eyes, and a face, so very cute, but sad.

So now when I stand, A Cuddling Cricket, comes along for the ride.
Yeah, he’s now part of the family… Well, of course! Sigh! I replied…
He sleeps in a cute little plastic bug box, with a matchbox for a bed.
But it’s hard to explain, to others found, in my life, which have fled.

I bring a magnifying glass, so they can see him bow so proper and nice.
But carrying my Cuddling Cricket around, does have a certain price!
Food stores aren’t very understanding, and restaurants, Not At All! Truly!
But the paparazzi seem to understand a Cuddling Cricket, completely!

He does have his own type of novelty as he carries around his blankie!
And he’s just a baby, who needs a Mom, and of course, his little binkie!
Honestly, I’m not kidding! There’ve been a few, strange turns, in my life.
But, if I have Trolls and Dragon, then a Cuddling Cricket seems, so right!
Copyright © | Year Posted 2014

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Lamoureux Avatar
August 30, 2014 at 4:12 PM
I just love your imagination, a truly delightful piece.
Kiser Avatar
August 28, 2014 at 12:50 PM
I've never looked at a cricket's face, through a magnifying glass. That's really a great poem though and I'll bet that it does put a chink in your social life.
Guzzi Avatar
August 26, 2014 at 5:16 PM
J'adore you have such a way with children stories! Light & Love
Dietrich Avatar
August 25, 2014 at 5:42 PM
hahaha. cuddling crickets. What is next from you? And how small does that binkie of his have to be, very microscopic!! Reminded me of Jiminy Cricket . Cute stuff.
Kendrick Avatar
August 22, 2014 at 3:16 PM
Wild imagination turned on in this one..Enjoyed reading your story in poetic form...Thanks for the visits to my page..Sara
Devonshire Avatar
August 22, 2014 at 1:22 PM
Carol, you had me smiling and chuckling throughout this delightful poem. How creative! I can just imagine him snuggling in his matchbox bed and traveling with you by day. You surely have a knack for humor. One day it would be an honor to write fun poetry with you. Until then, this goes to my faves. Bravo! Love, Carolyn
Corbin Avatar
August 21, 2014 at 1:57 PM
What a chariming little story Carol. Made me smile. Thank you! Jim
Squyres Avatar
August 21, 2014 at 12:08 PM
Thank you for this delightful read this afternoon !! Indeed fun, and very witty to boot !! A thoroughly clever and detailed write !!
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