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Ignite the Fireflies

Oh, prepare ye prancing pixies Ignite the fireflies reveal to us in moonlight What in the soil abides Awake the buds Call forth their blooms Conduct the feathered choir As in the hum of nature’s womb May’s dreams of life conspire John G. Lawless ©5/1/2023

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Date: 5/2/2023 6:39:00 PM
Love the 'classic style,' John! Huzzah! ... Critic's analysis: 'Ignite the firefly; smoke-bomb up the chipmunk's rear.' ~ Watch the firefly and the fur fly!
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Date: 5/2/2023 1:09:00 PM
a joy to read John the imagery is wonderful:-) hugs Jan xx
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Date: 5/2/2023 10:14:00 AM
One of your 22 daily for Tuesday? Last two lines could easily stand alone, John.
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