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

March 18, 2022 at 12:59 PM

Carrying their own nightlights! Congratulations!

Andrea Dietrich

March 17, 2022 at 10:05 PM

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

Paula Goldsmith

March 17, 2022 at 9:07 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

March 16, 2022 at 12:26 PM

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

Sam Kauffman

March 16, 2022 at 10:47 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.