Jessica Thompson Poet Rhyme

Lighting Bug

Glow little lighting bug, 

Let your bright light shine 

as the air and midnight hour 

all but intertwine. 

 

Flicker with the neon glow, 

just like when I was a child 

watching from the shadows 

of beauty-free and 

wild. 

 

You are but a treasure, 

something sweet and rare 

you sparkle like a little star 

With the shine you 

share. 

 

I remember sometimes 

catching you, 

My hands lit up with glow 

 and then see 

you buzz away 

as I would let you go. 

 

All the fun and simple times, 

cannot believe 

they are in the past 

but no matter how 

the time does 

change 

your shine will 

always last.

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Ken Jordan July 27, 2014 at 8:21 PM Great memory of lighting bugs, Jessica. I remember all of the precious little things about my childhood, such as Lighting bugs. Great poem, keep up the good work. <3 Ken Jessica Thompson July 29, 2014 at 8:23 AM Thank you Ken, I am so glad you enjoyed this piece :) Take care, Jess

Casarah Nance July 26, 2014 at 11:59 AM That is fun and innocent! Well said! Hadn't seen any new posts from you in a while Jessica, I hope you are doing okay, Keep that gorgeous pen writing my friend. Jessica Thompson July 29, 2014 at 8:22 AM Thank you Casarah, sweet as always :) Yes I have had a lot going on and have not been able to be on here. I am having gallbladder surgery this Thursday. I will be on here when I am able to and will deff catch up on reading poetry :) Take care my friend, Jess

James Marshall Goff July 20, 2014 at 12:05 AM Oh...to mine faves...I really like it, Jessica...jimbo Jessica Thompson July 28, 2014 at 11:35 PM Thank you James :)

James Marshall Goff July 20, 2014 at 12:02 AM Yes...I like the innocence of this art....pure and delightful! jimbo Jessica Thompson July 28, 2014 at 11:33 PM Thank you James, I really do appreciate the kind remarks :) Take care, Jess :)

Regina Mcintosh July 14, 2014 at 10:49 PM I remember catching lightning bugs, too. I love this poem. Thanks and nice to get to know you on facebook. God bless you. and Happy Writing. Jessica Thompson July 17, 2014 at 6:21 PM Thank you Regina, for stopping by and reading my work. I am glad you liked this piece. Take care friend, Jess :)

Peter Dome July 10, 2014 at 2:23 PM What a wonderful visual write. I could see everything so visually. sign of a great writer. much enjoyed Pete. Jessica Thompson July 17, 2014 at 6:21 PM Thank you Pete, glad you enjoyed the piece :)

Jslambert Mister Roboto July 9, 2014 at 10:00 AM excellent write! Not so fast tho' girl, I am 37 and I'll have you know that on the very night you wrote this poem I was out catching lightening bugs in a mason jar. I let them free on the fourth during the fireworks. Crazy that you were writing this then! I haven't caught Lightening Bugs for at least 25-30 years! Jessica Thompson July 9, 2014 at 6:09 PM Hey there JSL, glad to see you wonderful Comments. That is kinda funny I wrote this when you were out doing this. lol. I haven't caught them in a long time. Take care my friend, Jess :)

Andrea Dietrich July 3, 2014 at 11:19 PM I miss them so much, Jessica. I grew up in Iowa where they thrived You can't find a one of them in this stupid Utah. Love this poem for the nostalgia it brings me. Jessica Thompson July 4, 2014 at 11:50 PM I was born and raised in Texas, and I am still here lol, We always have lighting bugs, though I don't see them as much now as I did when I was a kid. Thank you for taking time to read and comment. I am glad you enjoyed this piece Andrea. Take care my friend, Jess :)