Midsummer Night

As I relax on my porch, learning back into my favorite Adirondack chair, the tree frogs’ chirping fills the night air. Wishing for a companion to share this moment with, I whisper, “Lord, help me deal with this strong longing for a mate to love.” I listen again to the frog chorus, back and forth they echo. I assume it must be some form of communication. The sound begins to lull me to sleep, but then there is a resonance about their cheeping song that intrigues me. It echoes in sync, and reminds me that this world was made by such an incredible creative God.

Getting up from my comfy chair, I research on the Internet and discover why the frogs are chirping! The tree frogs are driven by a powerful, inborn urge. With choruses of resonant chirping, they are taking every opportunity to find a mate…well, so the male frogs are calling for a companion! I learned that a successful male spends a considerable amount of time perfecting his vocalizations to attract his mate. In turn, the female exercises choice and chooses an attractive male.

Peeyp . . . peeyp . . . peeyp . . . So, now I understand why the frog orchestra was really tuning up on this warm but breezy summer night…I smile. My answer fit the mood I’m in… and so it seems that nature is vocalizing and echoing my heart’s natural longings on this midsummer night. Or...is it just the opposite?


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