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Lightning in a bottle 
That is my little firefly 
I gotcha right out of 
The summer night sky 

Gently captured now 
In an old glass canning jar 
You twinkle, twinkle, twinkle 
Just like a little star 

Riled up and startled 
With a tap... tap... tap
Awaken and glow again 
No more time to nap 

Lightning bug keep flashing 
Yellow or neon green 
Most fascinating thing
My eyes have ever seen 

Keep dancing in circles 
While I enjoy the show 
Don't worry little firefly 
... I will let you go

Copyright © Kelly Deschler | Year Posted 2020

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Quoth Theraven Date: 1/16/2021 6:33:00 PM Kelly, "Don't worry little firefly ... I will let you go"... and so you did. -R Login to Reply Kelly Deschler Date: 9/9/2023 6:58:00 PM Thanks for reading, Richard ... I appreciate it :)

FJ Thomas Date: 1/5/2021 8:13:00 AM They used to be everywhere here growing up. But it's been many years now since I've seen even one. Hope everything is okay Kelly. Login to Reply Kelly Deschler Date: 8/17/2023 4:24:00 PM That's too bad. We see them here every summer, usually in June or July ... All is well here, FJ. Thank you for asking. I hope you are doing ok, too :)

Elaine George Date: 9/2/2020 12:43:00 AM They are truly magical as is your poem. Thank you for sharing and lighting up my day. ~ Elaine Login to Reply Kelly Deschler Date: 8/12/2023 4:11:00 PM You're very welcome, Elaine ... Thank you for such a kind comment :)

Silent One Date: 8/15/2020 12:08:00 PM Great imagery... I wonder if it's s metaphor or it's about a firefly... Enjoyed your poem.. Login to Reply Kelly Deschler Date: 8/7/2023 3:44:00 PM Thank you for reading... This poem was just about a firefly, but I think it could be interpreted in other ways :)