shiny objects
glistening, glowing
slowly flying closer
right next to my nose
catch the flying beings
without holding too tightly
making sure they can still breathe
before letting them go
and watching their little lights
go flashing away
back into the darkness
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11 Comments
Post a CommentA shining star...that's what you are!
LOL Sorry for the typo below. Obviously, I meant "cool", not "col." LOL
Col poetry! I love lightning bugs - always have. :-)
I love lightening bugs. Very cool!
Thanks for all of your comments :-)
I've always loved lightening bugs and your poem is beautiful. :-)
In summer, I have hundreds of lightening bugs! They are so neat and so is your poem Jill!
Neat poem.
Thanks ladies. I still love them, too :)
I still love lightening bugs.