Howard Kerr Poet Fibonacci

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Funeral Of Fireflies Part One

Faint,
spark,
smothered,
frail flicker,
doused by wanton strafe,
of bogus blitz on firefly swarm,
whose sintered flecks luminous once a mint meadow rash,
fetid stench  on  sombre marsh morgue deathly plummet  in wet woodland, squelching plot interred,
winsome wing glow worm surreal, 
larval lantern love, a spring twilight trail flash mate signal in mid-flight flare, haphazard helix of red flame,
lightning mimicry from maiden whose passion quest quenched querulous by nightmarish callous earthling hand clamped coffin dull click, twilight yellow, blue ghost, witching hour green tint spectaclenow grave entombment, mourning planet sheds tears

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Hiya Sharma September 18, 2026 at 7:53 AM Waohhh this is quite vivid with stunning alliteration flowing throughout and also the vocabulary here is very meticulously intricate! "haphazard helix of red flame" pure brilliance and then that line "lightning mimicry from maiden whose passion quest quenched querulous by nightmarish" the diction is very unique i must say, very picturesque and palpable! Congratulations on your placement in my contest, dear Howard, sending you soothing starsz and fairy magic 🧚 🍂 🌙 💫 Howard Kerr September 18, 2026 at 8:57 AM Hiya, I appologise for the delay in responding in full to your congratulations on my placement which I cherish. My Iphone wasn’t functioning properly at the time. Hence my late reply. I was touched by your reflections on my poem. Thank you so much for reading and considering it. Light and care, Howard

Andrea Dietrich August 10, 2026 at 3:48 PM Wow. Lots of impressive alliteration in this one. So is it now the sum of syllables for what the sponsor wanted? Or will you add to it after the contest? Good luck, Howard. Howard Kerr August 10, 2026 at 5:50 PM Thanks for your visit, Andrea. And your compliment. I will add the final syllable based line in due course. Seemingly I have some time in that regard. Howard

Regina Elliott August 10, 2026 at 2:35 PM Hello Howard, how flawless and what a wondrous nature poem. Bravissimo! Your writing is of such a high standard. Keep up the matchless work. All the joys of summertime to you and yours :) Howard Kerr August 10, 2026 at 5:56 PM I really appreciate your kind words and caring praise, Regina. Your support has sustained me. Sending warmth and light to you and yours. Howard

Terry Griffiths August 9, 2026 at 9:19 AM I enjoyed reading this -- lots of playful sounds, like "bogus blitz" and "twilight trail" with the alliteration. Howard Kerr August 9, 2026 at 12:49 PM Thank you so much for reading my poem and your time. And of course the things you liked about it. H

Sara Kendrick August 9, 2026 at 4:15 AM Creative work you have penned for the contest. They are an interesting insect. Good contender. Way to go. ⭐ Howard Kerr August 9, 2026 at 6:20 AM Thank you again and again, Sara, for your praise and encouragement. H

Ink Empress August 9, 2026 at 3:52 AM Brilliant wordplay throughout dear Howard, goes well with the theme of the prompt I must say! I love how you’ve also written “ whose sintered flecks luminous once a mint meadow rash, fetid stench on sombre marsh morgue deathly plummet” Unique diction! Absolutely loved reading your take Best wishes Sending you light always 🌊💫🦋🌙