As we drift into deep sleep

Crickets chirping, tree frogs peep

Owl flies by in silent flight

Shadows dance from moon's soft light

Wake from sleep, frown and grouse

There's a cricket in my house!

Must be using a bullhorn

"Lost night's peace," I softly mourn

Fling back blankets, feet thump down

Baby screaming, fear meltdown

Clings my neck in fearful hug

Console youngster, just a bug

Next long hunt for bug begins

Captured cricket end night's din

More sleep lost til baby rests

Crickets inside noisy pest!