Jitterbug July

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In sultry July come wee things that fly Up-and-down in a flickering display, In fields and above they bid for bug love, With the dazzle of flashing ballet ... Night-after-night in their shimmering flight, They're the envy of all other creatures, For twilight is rife with nocturnal life, But no other with such glowing features ... They spin their bug waltz 'til daybreak's sun halts All their frolic and fun a few hours, Amidst the hot day they slumber away, But return with the close of the flowers ... Kings of romance with a penchant for dance, Sweet glittering she-bugs will attest ... Brightening terms into baby glow worms, Is the blinking-bug thing they do best ... This eve promenade puts forth a facade That lightning bugs live "in the pink", But their glows oft' reveal a bigger bug's meal, So they may disappear ... IN A BLINK! Submitted on May 24, 2020 To the "Strand No 770, Any Theme, Any Form" Poetry Contest Brian Strand, Sponsor.

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P.S. Awtry

Date: 10/9/2019 4:49:00 AM

Delightful! love the end!

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 5/24/2020 6:51:00 PM

Thank you so much, PS - blessings! :o)

Line Gauthier

Date: 10/8/2019 6:51:00 AM

Lovely poem, Gregory.

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 10/9/2019 12:24:00 AM

Thank you very much, Line.

Regina Mcintosh

Date: 10/8/2019 1:58:00 AM

This is an amazing write about these beautiful insects... I love them and love your poem, too. God bless you with love and prayers for all you do, Gina

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 10/9/2019 12:24:00 AM

Many kind thanks to you, Regina - I'm so happy you like my poem! Blessings! :o) <3