The Night Cricket

‘the night cricket’s humble prayer‘

“Doesn’t Every Poet Write a Poem About Unrequited Love” by Mary Oliver

What is the night cricket praying so incessantly for?
Persistence is a virtue they say, but I sometimes have my doubts. How can she hear God’s answer if there is not a moment of peace and quite?

My son called last night. Asking for money again. Has he taken a lesson from the night cricket? Is this his way of praying? If so, his prayers seem to get answered in the end. Persistence, I guess, at work?

I much prefer the silent prayer. It provides a comforting symmetry with the silent answer. And a more restful sleep.

Be well,

Monty

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