Regina Mcintosh Poet Tanka

Fiery Waltz

My heart remembers
Collecting fireflies in jars
With cousins I loved
We shared these twinkling sparks, lights
Of vibrant, dancing spirits




Firefly Tanka Poetry Contest
Sponsored by: JCB Brul
March 10, 2022

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Bill Baker March 20, 2022 at 10:56 AM Collecting fireflies is a fun memory for me. Thanks for pushing the memory button for me. :-) Bill

Andrea Dietrich March 17, 2022 at 10:25 PM ahhh, yes, I too loved doing this with my friends and cousins. Lovely. And congrats.

Paula Goldsmith March 17, 2022 at 9:38 AM Congratulations on your win. A fun write. I also had fun collecting fireflies in a jar on summer nights. A great memory. Have a blessed day writing away...............

Christuraj Alex March 17, 2022 at 4:51 AM "twinkling sparks" - Beautifully written. Congratulations!

Faye Gibson March 16, 2022 at 12:35 PM Beautiful; this contest brought out many childhood memories. Congratulations.

Joseph P. DiMino March 10, 2022 at 6:35 PM Was a fond mystery, how they lit! Nicely said, Regina.

Malabika Ray Choudhury March 10, 2022 at 4:56 PM Beautiful, Gina. Memories are precious! Love ~ Mala

Unseeking Seeker March 10, 2022 at 7:09 AM Nostalgic! Beautifully done, Regina! Brings back childhood memories