Fireflies

They’re out after dark carrying their own night lights, flickering, flashing. Mimicking the distant stars beneath a rocking chair moon. ©3/11/2022 Firefly Tanka Poetry Contest

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Kim Rodrigues

Date: 3/18/2022 12:59:00 PM

Carrying their own nightlights! Congratulations!

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 3/17/2022 10:05:00 PM

oh I love this one. My favorite so far!! Congrats on your win.

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 3/17/2022 9:07:00 AM

Congratulations on your win. A fun write. As a kid I loved catching them and putting them in a jar. Have a blessed day............

Faye Gibson

Date: 3/16/2022 12:26:00 PM

"beneath a rocking chair moon" - I love that. This was a good contest. Congratulations!

Sam Kauffman

Date: 3/16/2022 10:47:00 AM

Love "carrying their own night lights," John! So refreshingly creative. This theme seemed to bring out some wonderful, creative images. Congratulations on your win! Blessings.

Ann Peck

Date: 3/16/2022 8:21:00 AM

A beautiful picture your poem paints. Congratulations!

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 3/14/2022 7:49:00 AM

A winner in my book! You are so right. It is like the stars come down to earth!

Bill Baker

Date: 3/12/2022 5:32:00 PM

I like your Tanka, John. Good luck in the contest. Bill