The Lonely Cricket
None May Sing in Vain
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There’s a lonely cricket outside my window,
Its mates now lost to the beckoning fall.
Does it sing to the wind or does the wind blow
To carry its soul in the notes of its call?
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It sings alone as the summer retreats,
The world deaf as stone to its longing for light
But maybe the wind, in autumnal feats,
Yet honors its life in the depth of the night.
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Lo! Lonely cricket, your symphony was heard
By my own lonesome ears and given a word!
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C. Rommial Butler
C. Rommial Butler is a writer, musician and philosopher from Indianapolis, IN. His works can be found online through multiple streaming services and booksellers.
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Comments (23)
Congratulations on your Top Story! 🎉 I'm so glad I came across this poem, especially the last two lines. The smallest, sometimes most insignificant things can turn out to be the greatest things.
A touching and lyrical work.
Beautiful poem with striking imagery! Congrats on the TS. 💜
You added a whole knew dimension to the sounds of the cricket Who is it calling, lost love, forgotten memories. How the breath of wind is incorporated is haunting
I love the question you pose about whether the cricket sings to the wind or the wind carries its song. The volta into that final couplet is perfect. Beautiful work and congratulations on getting Top Story! (I'm catching up on everyone's posts today after being away for a few days.)
Back to say congratulations on your Top Story! 🎉💖🎊🎉💖🎊
This was so perfect, loved the cricket sounds a perfect symphony
Glorious work CRB!
Whimsical and lovely, great work
Rommi. So effortlessly beautiful and sincere. So lovely in message too and positive. This is a stunning sonnet and great entry for the challenge. Not like my profane verses! lol Well done, Rommi, on writing this, the entry and the Top Story! thoroughly well deserved and love that image you've used!
I love how you’ve turned the cricket’s song into a shared moment of connection. A beautiful little symphony in words.
We all feel like this cricket at times....but we will find our place. Love him, Charles.
I fear i am that cricket, the world gone deaf to the real me. I'll be your friend dear cricket. Fear not. Such a great poem. Your art is always so unique.
Such a lovely sonnet, Rommi. I felt for the little, lonely cricket! Good luck on the challenge!
This tugs at my heart, loss at any time is such a cruel thing. Another beautiful bit of art in both a picture and a poem.
Great flow and the rhymes were clever and landed nicely. You brought to life something rarely cared about, showing your appreciation for nature.
Awww, I felt so sad for that cricket. Loved your poem!
What a beautiful ode to the awesome cricket and the music that he makes. Good job.
Oh, I just love this. Beautifully done! Is it weird that I want to give that lonely cricket a hug. Never mind. I already know the answer. 🤪
I often think about things that only I hear.
Wonderful entry
amazing. thanks for sharing
Beautifully wrought, dear friend! Weaving a beautiful sonnet for the little cricket is an honourable deed, and one you've mastered!