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Magical Glows

twinkling of fireflies
 brings enchanment to the night,
 with magical glows,
 they flash in colors of gold
 their allure is such delight

 3-12-2022
 Firefly Tanka Poetry Contest
 Sponsor: JCB Brul

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Andrea Dietrich Date: 3/17/2022 10:10:00 PM so true. They are most wonderful to see. Congrats for your win, Joseph Login to Reply

Christuraj Alex Date: 3/17/2022 4:36:00 AM "colors of gold" - Beautifully written. Congratulations! Login to Reply

Faye Gibson Date: 3/16/2022 12:30:00 PM It is true many a childhood night was enchanted and magical because of the fireflies. Congratulations! Login to Reply

Swetha Vangaveti Date: 3/16/2022 2:49:00 AM You're right! Love those golden little ones. You glorified them more with your words!! Login to Reply

Brandy Nicole Date: 3/15/2022 5:52:00 PM Those "twinkling fireflies" create a beautiful mood throughout the night. I agree, it's pure magic. Spring is in the air and your thoughts curl softly around me. :) Brandy Login to Reply

Bill Baker Date: 3/15/2022 2:52:00 PM Your well-written Tanka has lured me into the magic that is fireflies. Thanks for sharing your poetry with us, Joseph. Have a great week! Bill Login to Reply

Judy Ball Date: 3/15/2022 1:57:00 AM Fireflies are something I always loved and have not seen in many years. A wonderful write that brings back fond memories of my childhood on my grandma's farm. Lovely. Good luck to you in the contest. God Bless, JB Login to Reply

Joanna Daniel Date: 3/14/2022 7:50:00 PM Enchanting indeed, Joseph:) Login to Reply

Silent One Date: 3/14/2022 2:02:00 PM Now this is a perfect example for a tanka.. with so much imagery and a great use of words that has helped form it.. Login to Reply

Valsa George Date: 3/13/2022 8:34:00 PM Your tanka also is magical with enchantment ! Joseph, best of luck in the contest! Login to Reply

Heidi Sands Date: 3/12/2022 3:42:00 PM Great Tanka Joseph. I love how you ended it with the last line :) Login to Reply

Vijay Pandit Date: 3/12/2022 2:51:00 PM Wonderful imagery, Joseph--succinctly captured. Login to Reply

Susan Ashley Date: 3/12/2022 12:41:00 PM Dear Joseph, your poem is filled with magical delight. Your wonderful pen is as enchanting as the twinkling fireflies. Best wishes for a win, my friend.. ~Susan Login to Reply