crickets

you see two
crickets stopped
on the sidewalk
conversing
in their top
hats and coats.
their legs
twitch with wanting
to leap
forward and go,
but they don't.
they are polite
and nice to one
another, despite
having places
to be.
they rub their
spindly legs
together and make
their noises,
chirping happily
until they see
the shadow of you,
and leave.