Fireflies

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I think reading fairy tales in the past was so much better. In today's world imagination could be lost to the screen. Perhaps a parent keeps their child unspoiled by pulling each onto her lap and reading the originals, perhaps the Grimm version (lol), so their child can hear the lovely words rolling from their mama's or papa's tongue, and dream a little dream of their own. 

fireflies everywhere but only in her Rapunzel hair
only love transgresses forest through the tresses

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Date: 5/31/2025 7:13:00 AM
This is nicely narrated. I always know that beauties can't stop flowing out of your poetic pen. A very big congratulations for the win accorded this poem.
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 5/31/2025 7:25:00 AM
I appreciate you so much! Thank you, Maclawrence!
Date: 5/29/2025 11:36:00 AM
Congratulations on your win. I enjoyed reading your wonderful "Fireflies" write. Every child needs to have books read them them. It is something they never forget. Have a blessed day with your win.......
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 5/31/2025 7:28:00 AM
I loved back years ago, laying books out on the bed for my granddaughters, reading them one at a time. The 4 grandsons not as much but a little bit…lol
Date: 5/29/2025 11:20:00 AM
- Back with congratulations on your winning poem, Kim :) - hugs
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 5/31/2025 7:28:00 AM
Thank you, sweet friend!
Date: 5/29/2025 6:34:00 AM
fascinating take on the prompt, Kim, and congratulations
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 5/31/2025 7:28:00 AM
Thank you, sweet Andrea!
Date: 5/29/2025 3:19:00 AM
This is beautiful and very unique how youv interpreted and woven words for the prompt. I love fireflies everywhere but in her rapunzel hair! Pleasure reading! Thank you for joining! Congratulations on your win: sending you light
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 5/31/2025 7:29:00 AM
Thank you so much! Enjoyed!
Date: 5/14/2025 8:55:00 AM
What breath, this poem - it's really different, loved it
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 5/14/2025 10:14:00 AM
Thank you, Paige!
Date: 5/14/2025 8:29:00 AM
- Lovely and sparkling, Kim :) - I remember the good times by the bedside with a new fairy tale every night :) - hugs
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Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 5/14/2025 8:30:00 AM
Good luck in the contest :)
Date: 5/14/2025 7:29:00 AM
Dear Kim, there's something special about being read to as a child, isn't there? You're right, in today's world, it's easy to get caught up in screens, screens cannot read books the way the words come alive in a parent's voice, the way it sparks imagination and creativity. Your poem captures that magic beautifully, with lovely imagery. Although some children might find the Grimms version a bit scary haha. Best,Anne
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 5/14/2025 8:22:00 AM
Thank you for concurring! Our kids could use less screen time and more time to dream!
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