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Cicadas are so magical - I tried sneaking up on one the other day, to see if I could get a closer look, but it flew away. Scared me half to death haha, the adrenaline omg 😅😅 I do enjoy finding their casings randomly stuck to things. It’s such a fun surprise, to find them out & about!

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MK Creel's avatar

Love this, especially the beginning. I also have a cicada wing, kept in an earthenware bowl of various things I've pocketed over the years ... buckeyes, shells, a hag stone, coral and feathers.

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Eliza Crofts's avatar

Your writing is incredibly moving, transportive, and inspiring! Thank you so much for sharing!

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Lisa Saffell's avatar

Very informative! Thank you for sharing.

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Becki Clifton's avatar

Cicadas are the soundtrack in my swamp sanctuary. I love this informational piece. I especially love your childhood story of fairy wings. You definitely pulled me in with that!💜

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Janisse Ray's avatar

I find enormous pleasure in your writing, photography, and friendship.

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Cathy R. Payne's avatar

Sarah, what an engaging, informative essay! I was fascinated by cicada’s since childhood, too! I learn a bit more about them every few years as current broods pop up where I live. Isn’t nature grand?

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