Firefly

Flickering in green gold 
Floating little light bulb
Flying with silent wings
Flightless females await
Flashing to find a mate 
Fluttering together
Flare of sparks dance composed
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Leiser Avatar
September 14, 2023 at 7:09 PM
There is a lightness and whimsy to your darling poem, Ink. Very delightful and a big congratulations on your win! :)
Empress Avatar
September 20, 2023 at 10:16 PM
Awn thank you so much kind soul
Fowler Avatar
September 14, 2023 at 12:08 PM
Such great imagery. Congratulations! :)
Buehler Avatar
September 14, 2023 at 11:57 AM
Love the sparks from the fireflies, Ink. A beautiful poem. Congratulations on your win. :)
Andresen Avatar
September 14, 2023 at 11:04 AM
- Congrats on your lovely win contribution, dear Ink :) - hugs
Miller Avatar
September 14, 2023 at 8:31 AM
Very nicely done; congratulations
May Avatar
September 14, 2023 at 6:59 AM
Very nicely done Empress, Congrats on your win
Empress Avatar
September 14, 2023 at 7:22 AM
Thank you so much for placing my lil pleiades. Truly grateful
Daniel Avatar
September 14, 2023 at 1:34 AM
Absolutely love this one, Ink:) "Floating little light bulb" - wow!
Empress Avatar
September 14, 2023 at 1:45 AM
Awwn thank you so much talented soul
George Avatar
September 13, 2023 at 10:46 PM
I am carried away by the beauty of this pleiades. Fireflies are such lovely and magical bugs !' Flickering green gold' is the apt description for the luminence emitted by the firefly. So very enchanting poem. All the Best in the contest dear Empress !
Empress Avatar
September 13, 2023 at 11:31 PM
Aww thank you so much kind soul, i appreciate your visit
Kauffman Avatar
September 13, 2023 at 10:14 AM
Hi Inky, you have wonderfully written about the magic of fireflies! I love your use of color - "flickering green gold" and each line is a study in creativity, uniquely crafted with your fine touch of elegance - "flare of sparks dance composed." I know when I read your poems I will be smiling with delighted amazement at your poetic ability to carry me away into a magic place. If this is for a contest best wishes. Hugs and blessings to you. Thank you for sharing your beautiful gift!
Empress Avatar
September 13, 2023 at 12:43 PM
Hi kind soul, you are so generous to read so thoroughly and to leave your very soulful thoughts of admiration for my poem, your comments are always so sincere and soul warming and a delight to read. I appreciate your poetic presence wholeheartedly. Thank you so very much . Pleiades arent always easy to do but i love learning
Kendrick Avatar
September 13, 2023 at 4:25 AM
Yeah!! Aren't they interesting. Great work about them. Way to go. I don't go out at night much any moe, but I remember when as a child I have caught them and watch them in a jar, but we always released them. Thanks for sharing this one and for dropping by my page. Sara
Empress Avatar
September 13, 2023 at 12:42 PM
Oh wow that sounds so exciting and beautiful, to catch them and put them in jars. Lovely. Thank you for sharing this and for your visit too . Always grateful
Romios Avatar
September 12, 2023 at 8:33 PM
Another firefly fan here! I haven’t seen one for decades, I grew up in firheaven.. Chicago. To a little girl, they were pieces oh heaven that blessed the earth. A very touching, Pleaides, perfect, Ink!
Empress Avatar
September 12, 2023 at 10:46 PM
Oh thank you for your sweet visit my dear PR, we dont really see fireflies in maldives, but as i travel alot i have seen them in another place and i must say its a magical experience, seeing them fluttering gold. I am so happy you liked my pleiades.
Kaufman Avatar
September 12, 2023 at 3:11 PM
This is so light and fluttery, just like the fire flies. Enjoyed.
Empress Avatar
September 12, 2023 at 10:42 PM
Awwn you are so kind thank u so much dear Nancy
Dietrich Avatar
September 12, 2023 at 1:09 PM
Awesome one. I too did fireflies. I bet this title will be the most popular choice. Haven't put mine up yet, but I bet all of us firefly lovers will have used the word fly, flash and/or flicker!!!
Empress Avatar
September 12, 2023 at 10:41 PM
I cant wait to read yours , you always write so well. Thank you so much and yes not many word choices . I appreciate your support
Hind Avatar
September 12, 2023 at 12:36 PM
Beautifully written; they seemed so cute together fluttering about. :)
Empress Avatar
September 12, 2023 at 10:40 PM
Awwn thank you sooo much
Volumes Avatar
September 12, 2023 at 8:14 AM
Empress this is enchanting ! Floating little light bulb Indeed! That's exactly what they look like. To importantly mention the flightless female, then to end with the wondrous mating dance they compose, creates pure magic in the reader's mind. You have created a story for the luminous little fireflies as wonderful as your Pleiades implies. BOL I am sure its a winner. SV
Empress Avatar
September 12, 2023 at 10:40 PM
Awwn you are so generous and kind thank you talented poetess for your support and encouragement. I am truly grateful whenever you read my poem and leave your soulful thoughts, lifts me up
One Avatar
September 12, 2023 at 7:29 AM
Is firefly or fireflies a song? I kinda started singing and wondered if it was... this is an totally awesome arrangement of words and how you used the letter F is great.. can't be easy talking about a firefly and having to use the same letter, but you have described the mating process here... I don't know much about them, but males flash to attract females.. some females even kill them whilst mating and use their elements to protect newborn.. but im no expert... love a firefly though...
Empress Avatar
September 12, 2023 at 10:39 PM
Oh did you think of ems song? Haha. This is alot of information you’ve passed on here about fireflies, ah i need to read more . So interesting. Thank you so much for your visit and for reading and appreciating this pleiades. Always grateful for your support
Rhymes Avatar
September 12, 2023 at 7:15 AM
I love thé title itself . Firefly …. Reminds me of a song I did once . Love it
Empress Avatar
September 12, 2023 at 10:56 AM
Omg yes its one of your songs haha love that
Poet Avatar
September 12, 2023 at 7:09 AM
Dear Ink, I am enthralled by your exquisite creation, the Pleiades on Fireflies!!! Your writing is a radiant and melodious masterpiece, and I am completely captivated by the enchanting manner in which you have depicted the delicate fireflies. They shimmer and dance with such ethereal beauty, illuminating our poetic realm with a glimmering hope that is truly magical.
Empress Avatar
September 12, 2023 at 10:55 AM
Thank you for always seeing beauty in everything, you are very generous and kind, i appreciate your support always truly
Onpaper Avatar
September 12, 2023 at 6:53 AM
Ooo green gold .. I am soo in that green zone!!! .. love that vibe!!! Giving me glowing greenness .. flying with silent wings.. flare of sparks dance composed… gorgeous piece papi!!!
Empress Avatar
September 12, 2023 at 10:43 AM
Awwn thank you so much papi
Sharma  Avatar
September 12, 2023 at 6:47 AM
Omg, what a resplendent and mellifluous write this is my dearest Ink, I absolutely love how you've elaborated in such a magical way about the sweet little fireflies that often coruscate as a beacon of hope in our poetic world. I have just seen fireflies 1 time in my life, cuz here we don't see them much, but your words truly took me to a Dreamland. "Flickering in green gold", "flying with silent wings", "floating like little bulb" I want to quote whole of this.. So beautiful, whimsical and wow
Empress Avatar
September 12, 2023 at 10:43 AM
Awwn your thoughts are always so beautiful and uplifting, thank you for your encouragement. Truly grateful to have you here being supportive
Sharma  Avatar
September 12, 2023 at 6:48 AM
Best of luck in the contest, one of the most gorgeous takes this is! "Dance composed' creates the perfect ambience for a " Firefly ballet" :)
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