This Firefly Night Turner- Lane Collaboration

The moon was peeking through the naked trees
The breeze that blew that day had gone to bed
A lonely nightingale perched overhead
Harassed the silence with his sad reprise

The creaking porch swing's old familiar tune
No fitting lyrics could I ever write
To my sweet love on this warm firefly night
The melancholic song I'd never croon

Ten trillion stars, a shimmering chemise
Which cloaked the sky in sparkles green and red
Connected by the rays of golden thread
How could one tire, admiring nights like these?

Upon magnolia trees, blossoms were strewn
The nightingale heard his call and took flight
I might sit here until the morning light
Like days of old, these nights would make us swoon
Copyright © | Year Posted 2023

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Allison Avatar
May 1, 2023 at 3:46 PM
what a delightful collaboration DT:-) hugs jan xx
Deschler Avatar
April 23, 2023 at 10:06 AM
A lovely, romantic write that makes me yearn for those warm, summer nights... Beautifully written, you two!
Turner Avatar
April 23, 2023 at 8:27 PM
thank you so much, Kelly. Great to see you again. Hoping you are well:)
May Avatar
April 20, 2023 at 9:54 AM
The moon always sets the stage for lovely poetry, Very nicely done Jenna and Daniel
Turner Avatar
April 20, 2023 at 11:58 AM
Thank you, Joseph. Always great to see you my friend. I won't be online tomorrow so have a great weekend.
Canerdy Avatar
April 16, 2023 at 6:06 AM
Kudos to you both for penning this lovely, vividly descriptive gem! Janice
Turner Avatar
April 16, 2023 at 6:13 AM
Thank you, Janice. I enjoyed working with her. I appreciate your kindness and your support.
Richards Avatar
April 12, 2023 at 9:44 PM
A seamless collaboration giving us this splendid poem. Well done. It was a pleasure to read.
Turner Avatar
April 13, 2023 at 2:46 PM
Thank you, Suzette. I appreciate your kind words of support. I hope you are well:)
Kendrick Avatar
April 12, 2023 at 2:18 PM
Good collaboration that you have penned in this one. I enjoyed reading it. Thanks for sharing and for dropping by my page. Sara
Turner Avatar
April 13, 2023 at 2:45 PM
Thank you, Mrs Sara. Its always a pleasue when you drop in:) I hope you and your hubby are well.
Poet Avatar
April 11, 2023 at 11:30 AM
Daniel, The moon is bright, the air is mild, the stars are twinkling, a nightingale is singing, and magnolia buds are opening. What a gorgeous night! Excellent cooperation
Turner Avatar
April 11, 2023 at 2:10 PM
Thank you, Sotto. jenna was easy to work with and a good sport. Glad you enjoyed it.
Babcock Avatar
April 11, 2023 at 10:28 AM
A nice collaboration and wonderful imagery on this well written poem. love phyl
Turner Avatar
April 11, 2023 at 2:09 PM
Thank you, Phyllis. She was great to work with. I hope you get to feeling better real soon:)
Wolf Avatar
April 10, 2023 at 7:38 PM
Sweet stuff, Daniel. Nice collaboration! ~ gw
Turner Avatar
April 11, 2023 at 4:28 AM
Thanks, GW:)
M  Avatar
April 9, 2023 at 6:29 PM
You make a good team….lovely!! Debx
Turner Avatar
April 11, 2023 at 4:28 AM
Thank you, young lady:)
Peck Avatar
April 9, 2023 at 10:46 AM
A beautiful, beautiful Collab, Daniel and Jenna! Your imagery is breathtaking!
Turner Avatar
April 11, 2023 at 4:27 AM
Thank you, Ann. It was a fun write:)
Daniel Avatar
April 7, 2023 at 6:26 PM
A beautiful collab, DT and Jenna, together your imagery takes the reader to high places:)
Turner Avatar
April 11, 2023 at 4:27 AM
Thank you, Joanna. Great to see you this morning:)
Goldsmith Avatar
April 6, 2023 at 9:49 AM
A wonderful write/collaboration. I really enjoyed your story. Have a great day writing away....................
Turner Avatar
April 6, 2023 at 1:34 PM
Thank you, Paula. You're so kind. I hope you're having a wonderful day.
Fowler Avatar
April 6, 2023 at 7:17 AM
Beautiful imagery Daniel and Jenna. You both possess an awesome flair for descriptive and imaginative poetry. Wonderful! :)
Turner Avatar
April 6, 2023 at 1:34 PM
Thank you, Alice. Your support is much appreciated. Great to see you, always:)
George Avatar
April 5, 2023 at 9:22 PM
A lovely night with everything that makes it beautiful... the shining moon, the gentle breeze, the shimmering stars, the singing nightingale, budding magnolia flowers.... all so heavenly! Great collaboration
Turner Avatar
April 6, 2023 at 1:33 PM
Thank you, Valsa. It was fun to work with Jenna. I appreciate your support. Be well.
Bueckert Avatar
April 5, 2023 at 7:09 PM
This is lovely, wonderful job to you both, the imagery is striking
Turner Avatar
April 6, 2023 at 1:32 PM
Thank you, Hat. Great to see you again. Be well:)
Willason Avatar
April 5, 2023 at 2:52 PM
The imagination is carried away with such imagery....a great collaboration resulting in poem that speaks life. Well done.
Turner Avatar
April 5, 2023 at 2:58 PM
Thank you, Paul. Your support is appreciated. Great to see you today my friend.
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April 5, 2023 at 1:27 PM
Lovely Daniel and Jenna, the collaboration reads perfectly from top to bottom or bottom to top… Belle
Turner Avatar
April 5, 2023 at 2:57 PM
Thank you, Belle. I really appreciate your support. Always glad to see you:)
Pandit Avatar
April 5, 2023 at 12:53 PM
Exquisite descriptions throughout. Much enjoyed the images you convey. Kudos to you Daniel and Jenna.
Turner Avatar
April 5, 2023 at 2:55 PM
Thank you, Vijay. I appreciate your time and support. Take care my friend.
Dietrich Avatar
April 5, 2023 at 12:49 PM
wow, your writing of sonnets lately is taking me back to my early days when I wrote so many like this one here. I have gotten a bit lazy now and don't always do so great with my sonnets!! Are you free of work and stuff? I see you constantly over here now commenting and writing poems. Cool!
Turner Avatar
April 5, 2023 at 2:43 PM
Thank you, Andrea. Yeah, Im a real social butterfly:) Great to see you today. Hoping all is well:)
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