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For the Roses or Fireflies Poetry Contest,
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Sky of Fireflies

Sultry evening surprise, the starry sky of fireflies! Pink, shining, full moon on rosy, Dragonfly Lagoon. Lofty fireflies are winking, as gold time is blinking. Ash silhouetted clouds, partially veil fleet crowds, that glow emerald green, until so suddenly unseen. The burgundy rose, dreams, as it's taken to dark extremes. Beautiful, flickering skies, in a world of time demise. The whirling fireflies play in huge shadows of day. Starlight on yellow petals, in perfume, where it settles.
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Date: 2/21/2025 11:38:00 AM
Congratulations on your win. What a lovely/sweet write. Great Picture... I enjoyed reading your write. Have a fun/blessed weekend as you write away..................
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Evelyn Judy Buehler
Date: 2/21/2025 2:11:00 PM
Thank you for your appreciation of both the poem and the picture, my friend. Have a wonderful weekend, as well. :)
Date: 2/21/2025 3:39:00 AM
Dear evelyn! What a stunning picture to go with your poem! I must appreciate the rhymes and cadence and how creative your wordplay throughout this is! Gorgeous poem, so well articulated and delivered for the prompt! I especially love the ending in this. Thank you for supporting my contest! Congrats on your win
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Evelyn Judy Buehler
Date: 2/21/2025 2:08:00 PM
Thank you so much for your very gratifying remarks, dear friend. Your contest was so enjoyable, with its two lovely topics from which to choose. I am honored to have placed. My very best wishes, Evelyn
Date: 2/16/2025 8:07:00 PM
I think you've lit up these fireflies, Evelyn!
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Evelyn Judy Buehler
Date: 2/17/2025 6:39:00 PM
Thank you for the compliment, my friend.
Date: 2/14/2025 1:53:00 AM
This beautiful poem should rate high. So beautifully written with great alliteration. One of the best.
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Evelyn Judy Buehler
Date: 2/14/2025 9:01:00 PM
Your wonderful remarks mean a lot. Thank you so much. :)
Date: 2/13/2025 8:09:00 PM
Love the flow, rhythm and content. A delightful read, Evelyn ... CayCay
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Evelyn Judy Buehler
Date: 2/14/2025 8:58:00 PM
Heartfelt thanks to you, CayCay. :)
Date: 2/13/2025 1:29:00 AM
waw, this is beautiful and illuminating imagination, enjoyed
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Evelyn Judy Buehler
Date: 2/13/2025 2:06:00 PM
I deeply appreciate your kind words, Yann. :)
Date: 2/13/2025 1:16:00 AM
- Beautifully written, Evelyn... magical :) - Best wishes in the contest :) - hugs
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Evelyn Judy Buehler
Date: 2/13/2025 2:04:00 PM
Thank you so much for the great pleasure of your comment, Anne-Lise. hugs :)
Date: 2/12/2025 7:06:00 AM
Dear Evelyn, your words feel like stepping into a dream, one that's soft and glowing with the beauty of nature's quiet wonders. I can almost feel the warm air and the flickering glow as I read through it, drawn into that space between the day and the night. It’s almost tangible moment you’ve captured here,so full of fleeting beauty. Truly enchanting. Winter Blessings, My Dear Friend, Daniel
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Evelyn Judy Buehler
Date: 2/12/2025 1:47:00 PM
Thank you for your very gratifying remarks, which fill me with delight, dear Daniel. I am so happy that you enjoyed the poem's imagery, and that you let me know. Very best wishes. :)
Date: 2/11/2025 11:48:00 PM
Such a velveteen and whimsical piece of poetry this is! Your words flow so flawlessly together, weaving a magical tapestry of those fireflies which fill up the skies ~ along with impeccable use of colours and imagery to create a beautiful visual impact... "Ash silhouetted clouds,partially veil fleet crowds, that glow emerald green, until so suddenly unseen" "The burgundy rose, dreams, as it's taken to dark extremes" Absolutely love these lines!! And thay ending! Really gorgeous! Sending many best wishes and best of luck for the contest, I'm sure Ink will love reading this too!
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Evelyn Judy Buehler
Date: 2/12/2025 1:33:00 PM
Your gracious words of appreciation bring pure delight. Heartfelt thanks for your lovely remarks, which made me smile. Blessings.
Date: 2/11/2025 9:23:00 PM
pleasant write, smooth rhymes dear poet. 'The whirling fireflies play/in huge shadows of day/ Starlight on yellow petals' oh so nice.
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Evelyn Judy Buehler
Date: 2/12/2025 1:22:00 PM
Thank you for the joy of your appreciation, Thriveni. Best wishes.
Date: 2/11/2025 6:50:00 PM
This is artfully written. The night scene is brought to life with occasional on and off fireflies. I feel like I'm there. Good luck with the contest.
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Evelyn Judy Buehler
Date: 2/12/2025 1:20:00 PM
Hilda, thank you very much for your kind thoughts and well wishes. I hope your day is nice.
Date: 2/11/2025 5:00:00 PM
Hello Evelyn, I enjoyed this poem of the fireflies. It will be my fav. Hugs. /Darlene/
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Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 2/12/2025 2:55:00 PM
Hello Evelyn, i am glad I made your evening bright. Hugs. /Darlene/Yes it is my fav. Hugs. Darlene/
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Evelyn Judy Buehler
Date: 2/12/2025 1:17:00 PM
Hello Darlene, I'm so pleased that you enjoyed this poem, and I am thrilled by your fave. Thank you so much. Hugs and blessings.
Date: 2/11/2025 4:51:00 PM
Excellent Evelyn, enjoyed the fireflies flight… Beryl
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Evelyn Judy Buehler
Date: 2/12/2025 1:14:00 PM
So nice to know you enjoyed it, Beryl. Thank you very much. :)
Date: 2/11/2025 4:42:00 PM
I enjoyed!
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Evelyn Judy Buehler
Date: 2/12/2025 1:13:00 PM
Deepest thanks, Kim. :)
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