A blue-eyed moon peeks from under
smoky clouds to spy the wonder
of fireflies.
As shallow ponds reflect each spark,
a lone wolf’s eyes shine in the dark
from firebush.
Blazing wings rise from wintry sleep
a stunning summer scene in leaps
of wildfire.
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