Gotcha

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

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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

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.

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

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..

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 :)