cicada

such a short time
you have

to see the sights
and explore the textures

to strum your haunting melodies
into our summer memories

your singing
says to me

however brief the time
however small the gift

let it be
an offering



*Let us join the "never ceasing sacrifice of praise which is rising up from every nook and corner of creation to the dear majesty of our most loving God and Father."      ~Frederich Faber