Donna Jones Poet Quatrain

Fire-Flies

Fire-flies sparkle in the late June night
The show they put on is quite a sight
Both old and young do delight
As darkness fills with their display so bright

They bring to life many childhood dreams
The world around you becomes magical it seems
The evening air becomes trickling streams
Of flashing lights with no set routines

It's a favorite game children play
I guess it's always been that way
Get a jar, dash about and sashay 
But, not long in one place will a fire-fly stay

When they do capture a treasured one inside
It's shown to everyone with such pride
But after a few moments often decide
The magic to the jar they should not confide

So, off comes the lid so it will go
To join the others in the wonderful show
And as they grow older, I hope they know
To pass on this game, learned long ago

©Donna Jones

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Seosamh De Burca September 24, 2016 at 1:41 PM a WONDERFUL POEM i SO ENJOYED READING TODAY, WE DON'T HAVE FIREFLIES WHERE i AM FROM BUT YOU CAPTURED THE MAGIC OF CHILDHOOD AND NATURE SO WELL IN YOUR POEM i WAS THERE WATCHING THE SCENE UNFOLD.

Noel Villarosa December 22, 2013 at 1:46 AM Reading this poem is so much unwinding, and because I rarely see a firefly in our area, this is a very popular game hunting of fireflies and who ever got the brightest jar will win, also there's so much love steaming and caring on this poem. A lovely read of this beautiful poem, Donna. (^_^) Noel. Donna Jones December 22, 2013 at 8:01 AM How very kind Noel...these are fond memories for me and I'm glad you enjoyed them...thank you so much for stopping by...have a very nice ending of year...and beginning of new one...

Jon A Cavanaugh October 22, 2013 at 8:41 PM So many interesting titles you have. I was going to go back and read your easter bunny poem and ran into this one. I just love poems about animals and insects. I remember catching fireflies as a kid. This brought back found memories. Enjoyed your poem. Thank you for sharing. Donna Jones December 22, 2013 at 7:48 AM Doing some caching up Jon....thanks for your kind comment....I wonder if kids still do this today?

Timothy Hicks May 6, 2013 at 12:25 AM Sadly fireflies are not found in Idaho. I've always wanted to see one for myself :( Nice poem though! Maybe I'm being overly sentimental, but I find it sad how hopscotch, jump-rope and four-square have all but disappeared. Imagination needs to be passed on, like catching fireflies in a jar. There's no real reason - it's just something you do. Good work! Donna Jones May 6, 2013 at 6:47 PM They really are awesome...like tiny stars....sparkling all around....and yes I played hop scotch with my niece just a couple years ago...until she outgrew it..these traditions are sadly dying...thanks so much for stopping..

Sara Kendrick March 29, 2013 at 6:40 AM Brought back the magic of childhood..Enjoyed reading this one today..Thanks for stopping by..Your presence at my work was uplifting..Sara Donna Jones May 6, 2013 at 6:47 PM Your too Sara...thanks...

Poet Destroyer A March 28, 2013 at 9:42 PM Hi DOnna, this is an awesome poem...Linda Donna Jones May 6, 2013 at 6:48 PM Thanks so much Linda...

Judy Konos March 28, 2013 at 3:23 PM Thank you for entering my contest Donna Jones March 28, 2013 at 4:33 PM Thanks for having us Judy ....it was fun....nd thanks for the honor.

Ralph Taylor March 25, 2013 at 2:24 PM Congrats, Donna. Well done. Nice going. hugs, Ralph Donna Jones March 25, 2013 at 4:15 PM Thanks Ralph :-)

Painted Hunter March 25, 2013 at 12:29 PM Congrats on your winning piece! Donna Jones March 25, 2013 at 4:14 PM Thanks Caleb :-)

Carrie Richards March 25, 2013 at 8:33 AM What a light hearted poem this is! The first time I saw a fire-fly was such a thrill...since we don't have them in California, I was an adult on a trip back east, and I was as excited as a child when we saw them at twilight! Donna Jones March 25, 2013 at 8:37 AM Thank you Carrie....

Bukang Liwayway March 25, 2013 at 6:40 AM superb write friend Donna. I like it. Congratulations on your win..Have a nice day. Maria Donna Jones March 25, 2013 at 8:38 AM Thank you Maria....

Terry O'Leary March 18, 2013 at 1:19 PM Your poem's on fire! Terry Donna Jones March 18, 2013 at 1:25 PM Thank you Terry, appreciate you stopping...Donna

Audrey Haick March 17, 2013 at 12:20 PM Donna, you've brought back memories that I continue to cherish to this day! Thanks for sharing this beautiful Quatrain. Enjoy your day. God bless! Love, Annalise Donna Jones March 17, 2013 at 12:45 PM So happy you share these memories......

Debbie Duncan March 16, 2013 at 1:43 PM Oh Donna , I love these magical tales,I wrote one something like yrs a few days before I wrote Lilith,,, thank you for reading ;} Donna Jones March 16, 2013 at 9:42 PM Thanks Debbie and I enjoyed Lilith...

Connie Gildersleeve March 16, 2013 at 9:11 AM Nicely done in capturing the fireflies. It brings back wonderful childhood memories. I don't think there are as many fireflies in my area as there use to be. Probably because our countryside home is now a busy town. Have a great weekend and thanks for sharing your delightful poem. Warm Smiles, Connie Donna Jones March 16, 2013 at 9:44 PM Thanks Connie, I'm glad its still mostly country where I live....have a nice sunday

Lucilla Carrillo March 15, 2013 at 8:22 PM This will make a good one for the contest. I remember those days and the joy they used to bring. Thanks for sharing..... Lucilla Donna Jones March 16, 2013 at 9:45 PM I wonder how many children still do? Thanks Lucilla

Richard Lamoureux March 15, 2013 at 6:06 PM This is simply lovely, a truly delightful piece. I remember doing this very thing when I was a child. Donna Jones March 16, 2013 at 9:47 PM Oh the good old days..now we sit by the light of pecking on the keyboard. Haha

Heather Ober March 15, 2013 at 9:46 AM This is such a sweet poem, Donna. Beautifully written with some really amazing images (the last two lines of the second verse were my favourite). Anytime I see fireflies, I feel like a kid again - You have captured that feeling perfectly here! Donna Jones March 16, 2013 at 9:48 PM Thanks heat her, I appreciate that....great Sunday to ya!

Andrea Dietrich March 15, 2013 at 12:12 AM I just LOVED finding fireflies when I was a kid. CAn you believe they do not have them out west?? I don't know why. but when I revisit Iowa once in a blue moon, I always wait to see them at night. Good poem. Donna Jones March 15, 2013 at 9:23 AM That's sad....all the more to enjoy when you get the chance....thanks for reading....Donna

S.Jagathsimhan Nair March 15, 2013 at 12:01 AM Beautifully rhyming write, well done, Donna:) Jag Donna Jones March 15, 2013 at 9:23 AM Thanks so much Jag.....appreciate the kind words....Donna

Cecilia Macfarlane March 14, 2013 at 9:04 PM Fireflies always remind me of magic. Wonderful and sweet write Donna! Hugs Donna Jones March 14, 2013 at 9:22 PM Thanks Cecilia for the kind words. :-)

... Gigno March 14, 2013 at 6:57 PM !!! Donna Jones March 14, 2013 at 7:18 PM Thanks.....

Len Gasun March 14, 2013 at 5:55 PM Good morning my dear friend Donna! So glad that i peeked at soup before going to work and read your cong. comments and especially this very lovely poem of yours about Fire Flies. I love your poem so much and the wonderful image bringing back my good memories in my childhood too! A great write indeed! Thank you thank you so much for sharing this gem of yours, your kind visits and congratulatory comments! More blessings and power to you! Have a great day! love and hugs, Leonora Donna Jones March 14, 2013 at 7:21 PM Always wonderful to see a visit from you..you. brighten up my day...thanks for the visit....Donna

Tim Ryerson March 14, 2013 at 2:37 PM Brings back so many fine memories, Donna...Catching fireflies in Mason Jars then poking holes in the lids so they could breath...Thanks for the nostolgia my friend - Tim Donna Jones March 14, 2013 at 7:22 PM Oh the simple joys...I wonder if kids today could put down their phones long enough to do it????

Debra Squyres March 14, 2013 at 12:17 PM Always loved the fireflies in summer... spent many a night trying to catch the for jars lol Enjoyed !! Donna Jones March 14, 2013 at 7:23 PM Me too Debra... thanks for the visit today....:-)

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