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 :)