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Summer Night

The hummingbird moths are out tonight. They flitter in between my thoughts And cause my brain to hum. Are they really bugs or just misplaced birds? We as men think we can categorize and containerize everything. There must be a logical reason If it’s summer then it is the season for light And the mayflies should visit our screen doors and lanterns But do we truly know why life imitates itself Or is it just an illusion meant to amuse and confuse our minds? And then I see a lightning bug and everything is ruined. For I had thought I had it all figured out.

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Debbie Guzzi

Date: 3/29/2014 9:32:00 PM

Interesting thoughts. Light & Love

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 8/25/2013 8:19:00 AM

Good morning Stephen ,CONGRATULATIONS!!! on having your poem Featured on the soups home page. enjoy your coming week. Always & Forever * LINDA

Stephen Kilmer
Date: 9/1/2013 12:57:00 PM

Thanks LInda, you do the same. ~Kilmer

Skat A

Date: 8/24/2013 6:51:00 PM

Stephen, congratulations, on your featured poem of the week. Take Care ~SKAT~ :-)

Stephen Kilmer
Date: 8/24/2013 6:51:00 PM

Thanks!

Laura Breidenthal

Date: 8/5/2013 8:06:00 PM

Interesting contemplations and thoughts in this particular poem. This reminds me to keep my mind open. I see you are very observant and have deeper sentiments to guide your vision. Lovely. Always, Laura

Karen Anglesey

Date: 7/27/2013 9:14:00 AM

Stephen, so thought provoking with great metaphor and you nailed the ending. Brilliant :)