Firefly

Fluttering in the night, Flickering lightning bugs, Flames tiny that delight, Flies with little lanterns Fill the viewers with awe, Flirting to attract mates ~ Flashes of God-graced glow.

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Karen Jones

Date: 9/29/2023 2:59:00 AM

Congrats on a win! Love this!

Marikate Kingston

Date: 9/23/2023 12:23:00 PM

I remember catching one as a child and for a short time putting it in a glass jar with a top to watch it glow off & on. They are so unique and special aren't they? I love the alliteration in your poem. I just love your poem, it is pretty all over the place! Congratulations on winning.

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 9/19/2023 5:09:00 AM

Congratulations on your win! Very nice!

Victor Buhagiar

Date: 9/16/2023 2:13:00 AM

Stupendous Pleiades. You captured the fireflies so well.

Terry Flood

Date: 9/15/2023 3:21:00 PM

You say, ‘Flashes of God-graced glow’, I merely quote that old poem… ‘but it’s hard to be glum, when the sun shines from your bum.’ If one of us is truly a poet, I suspect it’s you. Congrats on your win, Joanna

Silent One

Date: 9/15/2023 1:03:00 PM

This was an excellent take on the contest..

Laura Leiser

Date: 9/14/2023 7:04:00 PM

I love your poetic take on fireflies, Joanna! Especially the unique line “flies with little lanterns”! Congrats on your win! :)

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 9/14/2023 6:30:00 PM

I love these little bugs. Great job here. Congrats

Evelyn Judy Buehler

Date: 9/14/2023 12:04:00 PM

A great little tale of evening enchantment. Lovely poem, Jo. :)

Linda Alice Fowler

Date: 9/14/2023 11:48:00 AM

Nice alliteration in the last line Jo. :)Congratulations! :)

Janice Canerdy

Date: 9/14/2023 10:59:00 AM

Joanna, a huge CONGRATS on your well-deserved win! Janice

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 9/14/2023 10:43:00 AM

- Back with a congratulations, Jo :) - hugs

Terry Miller

Date: 9/14/2023 8:30:00 AM

Love "flies with little lanterns" great Pleiades; congratulations.

Sam Scott

Date: 9/14/2023 7:37:00 AM

Awesome as always and a winner. Very nice, I like "God-graced glow" - I could do with some myself, Jo :)

Joseph May

Date: 9/14/2023 6:54:00 AM

Wonderful write Jo, Congrats on your win

Hiya Sharma

Date: 9/14/2023 3:36:00 AM

A beautiful Pleiades for the lovely butterflies.. These lines are so gorgeous and describe the magical essence as their wings flutter.. "Flies with little lanterns", "Flashes of God-graced glow' splendid imagery, best of luck :)

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 9/14/2023 2:45:00 AM

- Great written "Flies with little lanterns", Jo :) - GL in the contest :) - hugs

Valsa George

Date: 9/14/2023 1:45:00 AM

'Flies with little lanterns'..... love it . Lovely pleiades on fireflies. Beautiful description and a great entry for the contest. All the Best dear Joanna !

Vijay Pandit

Date: 9/13/2023 2:00:00 PM

Every line perfectly says firefly. Lovely descriptions, Jo.