Susan Woodrow Poet Tanka

Light Waves

little beetle lone
ignites night in flashing dots
gleaming mating calls ~

Hope shines so small in the gloom
then Morse Code wave’s soon returned ~~

3/14/22 - Inspired by Firefly contest

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Brian Sambourne July 20, 2022 at 5:03 PM Ah, summer love in the wilds of nature. You pen it so well, Susan. A delight to read. Stay cool. Sincerest regards, Brian Susan Woodrow July 23, 2022 at 2:35 PM Thank you, Brian :)

Andrea Dietrich March 17, 2022 at 10:27 PM unique and creative, Susan. Congrats Susan Woodrow March 18, 2022 at 8:27 AM Thank you:)

Christuraj Alex March 17, 2022 at 4:52 AM "flashing dots" - Beautifully written. Congratulations! Susan Woodrow March 17, 2022 at 3:12 PM Thank you :)

Ann Peck March 16, 2022 at 8:49 AM I love "little beetle lone ignites night..." Congratulations on your win! Susan Woodrow March 17, 2022 at 3:12 PM Thank you :)

Gary Radice March 14, 2022 at 11:54 PM I've read a few firefly poems recently and all have been excellent. Yours is no exception Susan. I thoroughly enjoyed reading it..I must have done as I've read it three times already. :) Cheers - Gary Susan Woodrow March 15, 2022 at 11:13 AM Glad you liked it Thank you :)