Howard Kerr Poet Fibonacci

Funeral Of Fireflies Part One And Two

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

Scorched
moss
remnant
speck of dust,
dainty dot matchbox
plume ex tiny chaser light chain,
dried out moist field, drought a wretched blight, habitat woe,
as wide sweep venal mindsets purge swathe after swathe of candle fly inbred impish glint,
they feeble bugs, leaf strewn dwellers  whose twinkle once power charmed tree tops, lush pastures, putrid logs, harmless to the touch, dodging worldly brass nerve,
warm-hearted watchers for the environment who pose not the remotest threat of even miniscule proportions, now diminishing landscape feature,  they atrophy, sag, shrivel, wither, languish, a  pointless premature death

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Sotto Poet August 28, 2026 at 4:31 AM Back with hearty congratulations on your contest win with this beautifully penned poem, Howard.

Sotto Poet August 25, 2026 at 9:39 AM Dear Howard, your incredibly beautiful poem creates a vivid, somewhat haunting imagery of the delicate nature of fireflies and their vulnerability in a harsh world. Your diction is rich and evocative. The second part of your poem continues with a strong environmental theme, effectively depicting the plight of fireflies in a world that threatens their existence. I really enjoyed your descriptive language, which paints a dynamic picture.