Fireflies

Fireflies

Electric pizazz
Flickering winks of blue ghosts
Like magic with wings
Flits and frolics on warm air
Sets the solstice nights twinkling

3-14-22
Contest: Fireflies
Sponsor: JCB Brul
Tanka: 5,7,5,7,7

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Line Gauthier

March 30, 2022 at 2:15 PM

delightful imagery ~ makes me long for summer evenings ~

Sotto Poet

March 26, 2022 at 6:44 AM

This is so creative, Sam, back with congratulations on your well-deserved win. Blessings my friend.

Christuraj Alex

March 25, 2022 at 9:31 PM

"pizazz" - Wow! Beautiful. Congratulations!

Andrea Dietrich

March 17, 2022 at 10:09 PM

lots of nice description, Sam. Congrats for your win.

Sam Kauffman

March 23, 2022 at 1:21 PM

Thank you so much Andrea! Enjoyed the tanka form with its challenge to get vivid images into five lines! Thanks for your affirmation! Hope you are well. Many blessings to you!

Paula Goldsmith

March 17, 2022 at 9:18 AM

Congratulations on your win. A pretty night time show they put on for us. Have a blessed day writing away.....................

Sam Kauffman

March 17, 2022 at 10:00 AM

Hi Paula! Thank you so much. Fireflies really are nature's light show of twinkling delights! Sending your blessings to delight your day my friend.

Faye Gibson

March 16, 2022 at 12:29 PM

Beautifully written; this was a fun contest. Congratulations.

Sam Kauffman

March 16, 2022 at 1:13 PM

Thank you so much Faye! I am indeed thankful for your lovely note. Agreed - this was a fun contest that really brought out such great creativity and poetic expression of the theme. It was an honor to be on the winners list among so many delightful tankas. I had fun. All the best.

Michelle Faulkner

March 16, 2022 at 12:08 PM

This is so creative, Sam, I can't remember the last time I saw the word 'pizazz' - will have to use it now :) They are indeed magic with wings - congratulations on your win!

Sam Kauffman

March 16, 2022 at 1:11 PM

Couldn't help but think how much "pizazz" fireflies add to a summer night. What a wonderful compliment - so glad we could share the word "pizazz!" Thank you for your note of congratulations as we watch the fireflies in the night. Blessings and a hug!

Sotto Poet

March 16, 2022 at 10:16 AM

Congratulations on your first-place contest win, Sam. You deserve it with this splendid and well-crafted Tanka.

Sam Kauffman

March 16, 2022 at 10:53 AM

Thank you so much dear Lasaad! This contest really brought out so many wonderful and very creative poems. It was a wonderful theme and fun! And, it is an honor to be on the winners list. Blessings and all the best to you!

Christuraj Alex

March 16, 2022 at 9:18 AM

Congratulations!

Sam Kauffman

March 16, 2022 at 10:03 AM

Many thanks Chris. Blessings.

Ann Peck

March 16, 2022 at 8:29 AM

A lovely poem, Sam. "Like magic with wings..."I love that. Congratulations!

Sam Kauffman

March 16, 2022 at 9:57 AM

Hi Ann! So grateful for your lovely message. I kind of like that image too. So happy you enjoyed this tanka on fireflies. Wonderful theme. It is an honor to be on the winners list with so many amazing entries! Blessings and all the best.

Valsa George

March 15, 2022 at 7:25 PM

Stunning imagery ! Indeed a treat, Sam ! You have packed so much into this wee bit of a poem! Best of Luck ! Win big !

Sam Kauffman

March 16, 2022 at 9:54 AM

Thank you so much Valsa. What a treat to know that these lines were a treat for you. Learning about the various forms of the haiku has been a wonderful adventure especially for a writer with the loquacious gene! Always a challenge to get in as much as possible with imagery. Sending you blessings and all the best.

Vijay Pandit

March 15, 2022 at 3:57 PM

Dynamic images bring forth the magic on wings. Lovely write, Sam.

Sam Kauffman

March 16, 2022 at 9:50 AM

Thank you so much Vijay! These little creations are truly magical! So glad this haiku brought you that feeling of dynamic magic. Blessings and all the best!

Bill Baker

March 15, 2022 at 3:55 PM

I like the energy in your Tanka, Sam. Plus, I like all poems about fireflies. lol Have a great week! Bill

Sam Kauffman

March 16, 2022 at 9:46 AM

Hi Bill! For me, fireflies are an amazing feat of nature. They seem to be able to transform the summer night into a magical experience. Thank you for your lovely message. Like you, I love firefly poems. This was fun. Blessings!

Gary Radice

March 14, 2022 at 11:26 PM

Love it Sam and particularly the opening line. :) ..actually every line is a delight. You've illuminated the page with a great firefly poem. Cheers - Gary

Sam Kauffman

March 15, 2022 at 9:14 AM

Thank you so much Gary! I do love the magic that fireflies bring to a summer night - absolutely delightful little creations! I was hoping to capture that whimsical magic. Thank you for affirming my efforts. Hope you are doing well! Cheers!

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