The Katydids

Sometimes I keep From going to sleep, To hear the katydids 'cheep-cheep!' And think they say Their prayers that way; But _katydids_ don't have to _pray_! I listen when They cheep again And so, I think, they're _singing_ then! But, no; I'm wrong,-- The sound's too long And all-alike to be a song! I think, 'Well, there! I do declare, If it is neither song nor prayer, It's _talk_--and quite Too vain and light For me to listen to all night!' And so, I smile, And think,--'Now I'll Not listen for a little while!'-- Then, sweet and clear, Next '_cheep_' I hear 'S a _kiss_.... Good morning, Mommy dear!