When the Crickets Hesitate

a little love scribble

 

photograph compliments of myopera

 

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When the crickets hesitate

and there is no sound

not of the breeze whispering through the trees

or the night shedding her dew

and there is no promise of light, save the moon

sharing just a glimmer of her crescent smile peeking about the clouds

but deciding there is no purpose for moonbeams in this dream

I will find comfort in my place,

somewhere between your heartbeat and the curve of your arm

content in the serenade of your soft breath on a dark night…

 

when the crickets hesitate

~~~

Reviews

[Joyce S. Greene]

I think the cycles of the moon are generally identified with feminine cycles, Julie, hence the association with women's menstrual cycles, etc. - I was reading some of your other comments and found this was mentioned so I thought I'd chime in, too. But, regardless of the moon's sex, this is a very lovely poem. I loved your description of your "place,/somewhere between your heartbeat and the curve of your arm". Just perfect! Another great poem.

[MsJewel]

Thank you my sweet friend. Hugs, Julie

[jacob erin-cilberto]

damn this is nice and comfy...looking at the picture i was imagining a few weeks from now...

and being in that embrace.

i embrace this poem with a smile and cozy feeling.

[MsJewel]

I'm so glad you enjoyed it. Thank you Jacob! :) Julie

[adreamer]

You will never need a muse pen in your writing beautiful poetry because you have an incredible talent within you for doing so. You truly have a beautiful poetic heart within you being able to express many different farm of poetry in beautiful ways. :) Larry

[MsJewel]

You are too kind Larry.. Thank you.. Hugs, Julie

[Lydia Shutter]

"somewhere between your heartbeat and the curve of your arm" Heavy sigh! Blissfully serene and romantic, Julie. The stuff love songs are written about. Gorgeous. Lydi**

[MsJewel]

Thank you Lydi! :) Julie

[Lourisa]

Hopelessly romantic! So beautiful and gentle, Julie. The title is perfect and so is the imagery and flow. May love like this never be taken for granted.

[MsJewel]

I'm so glad you enjoyed it Lourisa. Thanks for the great comment :) Julie

[Baby Ricochet]

This is beautiful jewel. Outstanding work.

[MsJewel]

Thank you! :) Julie

[Robbie~xoxo~]

This is soft, subtle, and utterly romantic!
It's a beauty of write, Julie... Lovely!~xoxo~:)

[MsJewel]

Thank you for your lovely comment Robbie! :) Julie

[Robbie~xoxo~]

My pleasure, Julie. XX :)

[wordman]

I like the name when crickets hesitate and you have painted a picture of love here

[MsJewel]

Thank you Ron! :) Julie

[Tom]

Those timeless moments when all the world is closed out in the swooning ecstasy of a lovers embrace!

Soulful and delectably sensuous, splendid Ms Jewel as always !

[MsJewel]

Thank you Tom. Have a beautiful day! :) Julie

[Pryde Foltz]

You describe a union between lovers that reaches the spiritual.

[MsJewel]

Thank you for your lovely comment Pryde :) Julie

[Trace]

I have heard that so many times, when they are singing their songs, then of a sudden they all stop.
That is when you can hear the whispers of a heart beat of your lover, softly in your ear.
This is very tender and soft. LOVE IT. Trace

[MsJewel]

I'm thrilled you like this one Tracey. Have a beautiful day my friend :) Julie