The sound that puts me to sleep every night is cicadas.

Did you know that every species of cicada has its own unique song, so that each cicada may find their perfect mate?

It also helps that the song they make keeps the birds away.

Some even have two songs. One of calling the mate. The other is the courtship song. The wooing song, if you will.

They don't rub their legs together, like this cricket. No, they move their ribs together and pulse and vibrate.

At night, if you can't sleep, listen for them as they call out for their perfect lover. If you don't hear them, sleep well in the knowledge that they have found their happily ever after.

Photo - S
Words - S