Frivolous Fancy

fairy lights fraternise with

night's delectable darkness

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catch me if you can they blink

an eye wink in flirty brightness

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flickering fast in flaunting moves

echoed in pristine mirror glass

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to illuminate bottled perfumes

that stand in all sizes and shapes

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to pursue to exhaustion's end

like fireflies in a far off forest

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through sleepy eyes mesmerised

visualising what i've never seen

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tiny insects with an inbuilt gleam

creating a touch of pure heaven

Reviews

[Coyote Poetry]

Here in Michigan. No fireflies. My father lived in the Virginia mountains once. The fireflies lit up the night. I loved how you described the view of a miracle. Thank you dear Chris for sharing the outstanding poetry.
Coyote

[Chris Shaw]

Dear Coyote, so sorry this is a belated thank you. A month late but better late than not at all. read moreDear Coyote, so sorry this is a belated thank you. A month late but better late than not at all.

Chris

[Coyote Poetry]

I am retired now. All I have is free time dear Chris. Snow had come to Michigan. 8 inches of snow and more coming. I am ready for the tropical places.

[Chris Shaw]

I think all of us are looking forward to hotter weather. It has been bitterly cold here.

[Betty Hermelee]

I love the term fairy lights, those flickering fireflies that tickle your fancy. They indeed light up the sky in a myriad of wonder. They usually come to me in late summer and they are mesmerizing to watch. They're on and off in a split second and it makes one think about how they light up;, what's in their body that gives us such a heavenly show to watch in summer. Lovely Chris
Best, B.

[Chris Shaw]

Many thanks Betty for your lovely review. Always happy to have you visit my page. All good wishes.

Chris

[Rick Puetter]

A very apt summary of fireflies. Creative. Insightful. And you pull tales known to everyone, fairies, to seal the deal. Very nicely written.

Rick

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you so much Rick for leaving a lovely and encouraging comment. All the best.

Chris

[mattavelli]

Hello, Christine! :)
This was a lovely read. I liked the alliteration. Fireflies are cool! Thanks for sharing.

[Chris Shaw]

Many thanks mattavelli for your visit. Just out of interest following reading your sonnet a few days ago, I tried one myself. Haven't done one for ages. It's called Impulsive Spring should you wish to look. I find them difficult :) All the best.

Chris

[mattavelli]

Great, I’ll check it out. :)

[barleygirl]

I've not been in an area with fireflies, except for a couple short stints in life, & you've captured their magic with far more whimsy & fanfare than I thought the little buggers deserve! The perfume bottles is where you really got me, tho! I love light flickering thru colored glass bottles. Your wordplay is off the charts with all my favorite stuff like alliteration going nuts! (((HUGS))) Fondly, Margie

[Chris Shaw]

Ha Margie, you made me smile. I actually think they are very clever little buggers :) Thank you so much for your more than generous review. All the best.

Chris

[Poetic Beauty]

I love lightning bugs or as you refer to them as fire flies. They are mesmerizing and peaceful to watch; dancing and glowing throughout the night trying to attract a mate.

I love the creative wording and the image of lightning bugs floating within the night.

[Chris Shaw]

I'd love to see them in real life, unfortunately we don't get them in the UK, so I have to use my imagination. Many thanks PB. I appreciate you.

Chris

[Poetic Beauty]

No lightning bugs in the UK 😔 well maybe one day a visit is in store

[jacob erin-cilberto]

Maybe we are like fireflies...we shine our heart's light on and off...darkness, love, darkness, love....
we fly free while others are unable...we could help light their way if we are willing to fly there.
j.

[Chris Shaw]

What an interesting take you have on these lines J. So pretty those lights were, but I was drifting elsewhere.

Chris