Blinking patterns of love
You taste the light
Of male fireflies
Attracting mates–
Frolicking about the yard
Enjoying a summer night
Children trap them in jars
Frustrating their plight–
Hidden in the grasses
Fertile females render
Adjusted firefly flashes
Some for love–
Some for dinner.
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Author:
Jerry Reynolds (
Offline) - Published: July 22nd, 2024 06:32
- Category: Nature
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- Users favorite of this poem: Teddy.15
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Comments4
Visions of times past warm summer nights and the glow of fireflies. Thank you for the memories.
Thank you and You are welcome.
What beautiful imagery 🌹
Thanks, Teddy
love the image painted Jerry.
most impressed;
Thanks, DM
I do so fear you have told it as is .. excellent Jez .. absolutely sir ..
Thanks, Neville
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