Firefly

Firefly

 

Warm vernal air

swells taut around the approaching woodland night.

Puffs of soft white light

dance and glow in silence,

surround.

Lingering,

flutters and shimmers,

one, and two..

three footfalls more,

across the silky dirt path

of this night-blooming forest floor.

They flicker and beam,

tiny miniature vibrating blinks,

waving a visual concerto,

a twinkling chorus upon the eve of Spring

Reviews

[Dave]

Was it only as children that we were fascinated by the beauty of fireflies? Flitting in the warm sky and we tried to catch them, place them in our jars to light up our bedrooms, and then later release them. I loved this delightful reminder - thank you.
Take care - Dave

[Seriana]

Thank you Dave! Sorry I missed this earlier. Glad to have given you the fun reminder :)

[Dave]

You're more than welcome.
Take care - Dave

[Chris Shaw]

I didn't need to look as your posted image (well I did after reading your poem). I prefer to build my own pictures and your lines helped me with my own canvas. This is exceptionally good work. A pleasure to read. We don't have fireflies where I come from, but I do love looking at them . I have set up twinkling fairy lights round my dressing table mirror, so I get the reflection too. I keep them on all night. They are my own imitation fireflies, glowing in the night's darkness. Second best, but they keep me happy.

Chris

[Seriana]

Oh Chris, what a neat way to bring them to you! Those twinkling Christmas lights added to our home really bring a glow from beyond, don't they? Such a lovely thought I am imagining in your room. Thank you for you beautiful review. Made me smile. :)

[Chris Shaw]

You are very welcome Seriana :)

[SkinlessFrank]

One of my favourite times....where I live they emerge in June in total darkness and rise almost in unison from the forest floor, and on a moonless night they compete with the stars ... you have captured their dance in your words

[Seriana]

Thank you so much! They are a sight to behold for sure. So glad you get to enjoy them as well!

[Vertigo Cat1111]

This poem feels like it takes you to a magical place, full of everything you need. Absolutely beautiful word choices and the title 'Firefly' only drove that point home even more. It feels so sparkly, like such a bright and enchanting poem. Thank goodness you took up writing and enjoyed it because you obviously have so much to share!

[Seriana]

Thank you! Again! SO THRILLED you like it. Fireflies ARE enchanting and magical. I am happy to share my words and even more happy they've been liked so well!
~A

[Vertigo Cat1111]

My pleasure, I loved it

[m.s.early]

This brought much nostalgia.
There was a dirt trail between my house and my grandmother's through towering Virginia Pines.
Our pups had worn the trail between us. And the ground of the trail was soft, black dirt. Silky, as you say.
And in the evenings the lightening bugs (as we called them) would sparkle in those pines.
I always consider lightening bugs a romantic thing. They are after all males attracting their mates. And could they do it anymore beautifully?

Thank you for got sharing this beautiful poetry with us.

[Seriana]

Yes, yes, lightening bug! They are something to behold, aren't they? Thank you again, for your kind review!

[An owl on the moon]

I just love the glow and flutter of every line. So beautifully voiced... awakening the coming spring and the end of this horrid winter of the world. I never saw a firefly until leaving California and coming east. The first time I glimpsed them I thought my eyes were playing tricks on me. Pure magic. :)

[Seriana]

Magical is the only way to describe them. Thank you Craig! As always, so glad you stopped by. :)

[emmajoy]

' .. Warm vernal air ~ swells taut around the approaching woodland night. ~ Puffs of soft white light.. '

Your words raise my thoughts and spirit to a higher place., Am taken away from the dull and jaded to special places.. as does your hovering beauties. Wonderful words.. as every always. Hoping all is well and safe in your world; that you're both managing to be your luverly selves! xx

[Seriana]

Yay!!! This piece brings my heart joy, as this very event is to occur soon. I cannot wait. There is a place near me where I walk a small path through trees at dusk and the fireflies are everywhere!! You hardly see them anymore, especially near the city. I treasure this event and wanted to share that feeling. It is almost reverent, as though this "other place" has reached it's hand down to touch those who are there in that moment.

So glad you enjoyed. Thinking of you always, in your side of the world. :)

[emmajoy]

' There is a place near me where I walk a small path through trees at dusk and the fireflies are everywhere!! .... .... I treasure this event and wanted to share that feeling. It is almost reverent, as though this "other place" has reached it's hand down to touch those who are there in that moment.' What a beautiful experience and yes, there are times when something happens that makes one wonder..