David Crandall Poet Rhyme

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For 1482 Poetry Contest sponsored by Brian Strand 

I've Never Seen a Firefly

I've never seen a firefly.
No, I've never looked one in the eye. 
I don't know why. 

Could it be 
because of the place I live, maybe,
that I'll never see

a lightning bug?
So, I look down and shrug. 
I think I need a hug.

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Andrea Dietrich June 20, 2026 at 12:07 PM This is adorable. I LOVED seeing fireflies in my youth. We chased them and caught a few. I was so surprised to arrive in Utah and not able to see them any more. They must love corn fields and high humidity! David Crandall June 20, 2026 at 8:48 PM I guess they're not too common in the west. I've never seen them here in Southern California.

Ink Empress June 20, 2026 at 11:06 AM We dont have fireflies in the maldives too! But iv seen them somewhere else and I must say was a magic surreal sight! Awwn this made me smile! Hope you will get to see fireflies someday dear david! Sending you light always David Crandall June 20, 2026 at 8:47 PM Thanks, Ink. Fireflies also send light, just like you - lol. I've heard lots of people say how cool fireflies are. I have to put fireflies on my "bucket list"!

Alison A Smith June 19, 2026 at 2:20 PM HUGZ. I am sure your firefly dream will not hinder your wonderful prose. Alison A Smith June 19, 2026 at 7:07 PM Lucky replies work as CAPTCHA is broke David Crandall June 19, 2026 at 6:29 PM Haha, thanks. I just started watching a DVD of the movie Grave of the Fireflies. It looks like it's going to be a really good movie!