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Firefly

. Firefly's golden light Welcome beacon of the night Sparks fire here and there Like the lamplighter of old Tiny light that shines so bold. March 13, 2022 for Firefly Tanka contest by JCB Brul Syllable Counter FIRST PLACE

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Gershon Wolf
Date: 3/26/2022 9:31:00 PM
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Love the content, the message - and especially the sweet rhyming. Huzzah! ~ Gershon
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Ann Peck
Date: 4/2/2022 8:50:00 AM
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Thanks so much, Gershon. Hope you and wife are doing OK...
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Susan Ashley
Date: 3/24/2022 1:00:00 PM
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Dear Ann, your brilliant imagery portrays the firefly with charm and finesse. I especially loved “like the lamplighter of old”, and I love that they are both tiny and bold! Belated congratulations on your excellent win in JCB’s contest. Warmest wishes and hugs, my sweet friend.. ~Susan
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Ann Peck
Date: 4/2/2022 8:53:00 AM
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Dear Susan, It's such a treat to read your lovely, poetic comments. Thank you so much. Hugs back to you, Sweet Susan.
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 3/18/2022 12:59:00 PM
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Nice little rhyme! Congratulations!
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Ann Peck
Date: 4/2/2022 8:54:00 AM
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Thanks so much, Kim.
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Andrea Dietrich
Date: 3/17/2022 10:04:00 PM
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Sweet firefly poem. BIg congrats
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Ann Peck
Date: 4/2/2022 8:55:00 AM
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Thanks, Andrea. Your Firefly poem touched my heart.
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Paula Goldsmith
Date: 3/17/2022 9:04:00 AM
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Congratulations on your win. A wonderful write. I loved them as a kid. Have a blessed day writing away.......................
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Charmane Bellen
Date: 3/16/2022 3:06:00 PM
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Congrats Ann on your win! those tiny lights brings so much happiness in this world. lovelots , Charmane
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Faye Gibson
Date: 3/16/2022 12:25:00 PM
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We always waited with anticipation for the return of the fireflies. Well done! Congratulations.
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Ann Peck
Date: 3/17/2022 2:07:00 PM
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They've stopped coming here, I guess because of drought. I remember them as lightning bugs. Thanks for comments :)
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Michelle Faulkner
Date: 3/16/2022 12:06:00 PM
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They are tiny but bold! Lovely imagery, Ann, congratulations on your win~
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Sam Kauffman
Date: 3/16/2022 10:16:00 AM
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Ann, congratulation on your win. This is utterly charming. I like the comparison to the "lamplighter of old." Blessings and all the best!
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Ann Peck
Date: 3/17/2022 2:09:00 PM
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Thanks, Sam. I like old, seldom-used words. I'm not sure what that makes me -- old, I guess :)
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Christuraj Alex
Date: 3/16/2022 9:15:00 AM
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Congratulations!
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Malabika Ray Choudhury
Date: 3/16/2022 8:30:00 AM
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Congratulations, Ann. Your poem wonderfully describes these tiny magical creatures! Love ~ Mala
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Joseph May
Date: 3/14/2022 6:28:00 AM
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Wonderful write Ann, best wishes in the Contest
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Ann Peck
Date: 3/14/2022 5:12:00 PM
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Thanks, Joseph. We don't have fireflies where I live, and I miss them.

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