The Echremistic Cicada or ‘Niangphlang : The Coarse-haired Larva of Laitryngew's Village

In the depths of autumn's bounteous span,
Where Laitryngew's village lay in wait,
There lurked a creature, feared by many a man,
Whose form was strange, but taste was quite first-rate.

The Cicada echremistica, a name obscure,
A larva of the wild, with hair so coarse,
Upon a stem of grass, it did endure,
Till picked by hand, with care and no remorse.

But fear not, dear reader, for though it's scary,
To swallow and to chew, its flesh so fine,
When clean'd and wash'd with coal, no longer hairy,
And boiled and fried, it tastes almost divine.

Pack'd in sla lamet leaves, this treat sublime,
Is fit for gods, a feast of the divine.

And yet, what of the deeper meaning found,
Within this simple creature's life and fate?
For is not all of nature's forms profound,
In ways beyond what we may contemplate?

Perhaps within the Cicada's journey lies,
A lesson for us all, to learn and heed,
That even in the midst of fear and cries,
There may be beauty, wonder, and indeed,

A hidden treasure, waiting to be found,
By those who dare to look beyond the veil,
And see the world with eyes unbound,
By fear or doubt, and learn to prevail.

So let us not be quick to judge or fear,
What we do not yet know or understand,
For within every creature's form and sphere,
There may be more than what we first had planned.

And though the Cicada may seem strange and odd,
Its taste and value cannot be denied,
A simple lesson, hidden in its pod,
That we may learn, and in ourselves abide.

For in the journey of life, as we do roam,
We too may face the scary and unknown,
But with courage and an open heart to learn,
We may find treasures that were never shown.

Just as the Cicada larva was once feared,
It too had beauty hidden from our sight,
And though its form may seem quite weird,
It brings delight and flavor to our delight.

And so, we must look deeper than the skin,
To see the value and worth of every soul,
For within each being lies a gem within,
That only by understanding we can know.

So let us embrace the Cicada's tale,
And savor the lessons that it may bring,
For in its form and flavor, we unveil,
A deeper understanding of everything.

And as we journey on, from day to day,
May we remember the Cicada's lore,
And seek the beauty in all that comes our way,
With open hearts, and minds that are pure.

For life is a journey, full of mystery,
And every creature has its role to play,
May we cherish them all, and in harmony,
Find our own place, on this earthly array.







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