Fire Fly

Seeing it’s dim light 
I feel relieved 

The sun is too strong 
The moon is too far away 
The stars are too glittering 
The headlights are too blazing 
The taillights make me too emotional 
The street lamps are too objective 
The lights from the office buildings are too oppressive 
The room light is too broad 
The desk lamp is too direct 
The flashlight is too tense
and 
The fireworks are too grandiose....

But a firefly
is a reminder
It's OK to show a modest light
In the darkness, then, 
We see you
We know you,
and you remind us
We are also the light
Copyright © | Year Posted 2021

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De Beaulieu Avatar
July 26, 2021 at 6:13 AM
Hello Ray Kohava, I like the fireflies to. They shine a beautiful light. Enjoyed this poem. Enjoy your day my friend.
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August 11, 2021 at 3:59 PM
Welcome to Poetry Soup. Enjoy your evening my frined.
De Beaulieu Avatar
July 27, 2021 at 11:24 AM
Hello Ray Kohva, you are welcome my friend. I look forward to reading your next poem. Enjoy your day my frined.
Ray Avatar
July 27, 2021 at 5:13 AM
Thank you, Darlene- I'm glad you enjoyed it!
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