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Handsaw cicada
a chain link
with teeth grinding
in the shade,
another responds
links begin to pray,
on the hot blade of noon,
as legs rub
from cartilage
to cacophony,
the noise maker
in the dog days,
vibrates the trees,
a special sap circulates
every 17 years.

Born from the earth,
a capable resurrection,
symbol of immortality
as ancient cultures attest,
the singing wings
of two stiff membranes,
tymbals,
have a special muscle
attached to rapidly contract
then relax
up to 400 times per second
each click chants a rattle
of natures mettle.

Desire followed
to know
what was that?
Keywords:
loud insect
led to
a 'bug' research website
within minutes
there's the culprit to study
whose volume now controlled
each grind becomes
ground to ancient wonders.

AJPIII
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Tibicen Pruinosa

Contributed by yangdantien on Thursday, 4th January 2007 @ 12:34:29 AM in AEST
Topic: NaturePoetry

Handsaw cicada
a chain link
with teeth grinding
in the shade,
another responds
links begin to pray,
on the hot blade of noon,
as legs rub
from cartilage
to cacophony,
the noise maker
in the dog days,
vibrates the trees,
a special sap circulates
every 17 years.

Born from the earth,
a capable resurrection,
symbol of immortality
as ancient cultures attest,
the singing wings
of two stiff membranes,
tymbals,
have a special muscle
attached to rapidly contract
then relax
up to 400 times per second
each click chants a rattle
of natures mettle.

Desire followed
to know
what was that?
Keywords:
loud insect
led to
a 'bug' research website
within minutes
there's the culprit to study
whose volume now controlled
each grind becomes
ground to ancient wonders.

AJPIII

Copyright © yangdantien ... [ 2007-01-04 00:34:29]
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Re: Tibicen Pruinosa (User Rating: 1 )
by shelby on Thursday, 4th January 2007 @ 12:52:24 AM AEST
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I loved this I have come to love the sounds of my fair weather bug music in the summer here. Did this with detail, poetic talent and made it interesting all wrapped up into one.

Michelle

Re: Tibicen Pruinosa (User Rating: 1 )
by MisfitMe on Thursday, 4th January 2007 @ 01:36:43 AM AEST
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Nature is so full of wonder...wonders, which you bring the depths of to the surface, for the reader to ponder. I loved it & would thank you again for provoking both my sensory perception & thoughts...

~your moonmaiden

Re: Tibicen Pruinosa (User Rating: 1 )
by emystar on Thursday, 4th January 2007 @ 03:58:41 AM AEST
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It reminds me o the locust.
Great work, friend.
huggs,
emy

Re: Tibicen Pruinosa (User Rating: 1 )
by PhantomVampyress on Thursday, 4th January 2007 @ 11:29:02 AM AEST
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beautifully put into words.. it makes you feel inspired to look at things more closely and appreicate them.. beautiful write

vampyress Jenni

Re: Tibicen Pruinosa (User Rating: 1 )
by darkangeleyes57 on Friday, 5th January 2007 @ 09:08:20 AM AEST
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Natures little wonders... This was a good poem.. I liked it a lot..

Take care
Christina

Re: Tibicen Pruinosa (User Rating: 1 )
by Eternal_Dreamer on Sunday, 14th January 2007 @ 07:27:45 PM AEST
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A wonderous write executed and delivered well. Your artistic ability in poetic verse takes your reader onto an interesting & interactive journey in the marvels of nature. I thoroughly enjoy visitng your pages my dear friend. There is always something new to excite your reader. Well done dearest AJ~
May smiles from *Mother Earth*
peace & blessings~
sue m

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