Fireflies In Mason Jars

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As a child, we ran and caught fireflies in Mason jars They lit up the twilight with their ignited bottoms The joy of catching these bugs I’ve never forgotten If I ever get the chance I’ll write about it in my memoirs Together, we kids all filled up our jars with little lights Charming miracles from God’s nature filled the nights As a child, we ran and caught fireflies in Mason jars October 4, 2019 Make it Seven Poetry Contest Sponsored by: Joseph May Image # 4

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Lindsay Laurie

Date: 10/9/2019 6:59:00 PM

Hello Regina … your verse brings back to me my childhood and bug collections, but we don't have fireflies. They appear to be fascinating insects - thank you Regina - Lindsay

Regina Mcintosh
Date: 10/9/2019 7:25:00 PM

It is a wonderful memory of childhood. I loved these. You would love fireflies. God bless you always with love and prayers, Gina

Eve Roper

Date: 10/6/2019 4:34:00 AM

I too, it brings back memories when we use to do that in the open fields … Nice verse for the contest. Hugs Eve

Regina Mcintosh
Date: 10/9/2019 7:24:00 PM

Thank you, Eve. I love fireflies... Bless you with love and prayers, Gina

Paul Callus

Date: 10/5/2019 9:10:00 AM

You bring back so many memories with this charming poem, Regina! My grandfather used to say: Handle fireflies with care...they need to go fly again! ~ Best regards // paul

Regina Mcintosh
Date: 10/5/2019 10:30:00 AM

Thanks so much for your kind words. I love fireflies, but grew up in the mountains of Western NC so we called them lightning bugs really. I didn't know the word firefly was used for them until I was older. Bless you always, Paul... Gina

Hello There

Date: 10/5/2019 12:36:00 AM

A playful piece that lit up the night here ~ I really enjoyed this :)

Regina Mcintosh
Date: 10/5/2019 6:41:00 AM

Thanks tons. I appreciate your kind words. Blessings and much love, Gina

Line Gauthier

Date: 10/4/2019 11:26:00 PM

Delightfully penned, Gina.

Regina Mcintosh
Date: 10/5/2019 6:40:00 AM

Thanks so much. Bless you always