Fire-Flies

Fire-flies sparkle in the late June night The show they put on is quite a sight Both old and young do delight As darkness fills with their display so bright They bring to life many childhood dreams The world around you becomes magical it seems The evening air becomes trickling streams Of flashing lights with no set routines It's a favorite game children play I guess it's always been that way Get a jar, dash about and sashay But, not long in one place will a fire-fly stay When they do capture a treasured one inside It's shown to everyone with such pride But after a few moments often decide The magic to the jar they should not confide So, off comes the lid so it will go To join the others in the wonderful show And as they grow older, I hope they know To pass on this game, learned long ago ©Donna Jones

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Seosamh De Burca

Date: 9/24/2016 1:41:00 PM

a WONDERFUL POEM i SO ENJOYED READING TODAY, WE DON'T HAVE FIREFLIES WHERE i AM FROM BUT YOU CAPTURED THE MAGIC OF CHILDHOOD AND NATURE SO WELL IN YOUR POEM i WAS THERE WATCHING THE SCENE UNFOLD.

Noel Villarosa

Date: 12/22/2013 1:46:00 AM

Reading this poem is so much unwinding, and because I rarely see a firefly in our area, this is a very popular game hunting of fireflies and who ever got the brightest jar will win, also there's so much love steaming and caring on this poem. A lovely read of this beautiful poem, Donna. (^_^) Noel.

Donna Jones
Date: 12/22/2013 8:01:00 AM

How very kind Noel...these are fond memories for me and I'm glad you enjoyed them...thank you so much for stopping by...have a very nice ending of year...and beginning of new one...

Jon A Cavanaugh

Date: 10/22/2013 8:41:00 PM

So many interesting titles you have. I was going to go back and read your easter bunny poem and ran into this one. I just love poems about animals and insects. I remember catching fireflies as a kid. This brought back found memories. Enjoyed your poem. Thank you for sharing.

Donna Jones
Date: 12/22/2013 7:48:00 AM

Doing some caching up Jon....thanks for your kind comment....I wonder if kids still do this today?

Timothy Hicks

Date: 5/6/2013 12:25:00 AM

Sadly fireflies are not found in Idaho. I've always wanted to see one for myself :( Nice poem though! Maybe I'm being overly sentimental, but I find it sad how hopscotch, jump-rope and four-square have all but disappeared. Imagination needs to be passed on, like catching fireflies in a jar. There's no real reason - it's just something you do. Good work!

Donna Jones
Date: 5/6/2013 6:47:00 PM

They really are awesome...like tiny stars....sparkling all around....and yes I played hop scotch with my niece just a couple years ago...until she outgrew it..these traditions are sadly dying...thanks so much for stopping..

Sara Kendrick

Date: 3/29/2013 6:40:00 AM

Brought back the magic of childhood..Enjoyed reading this one today..Thanks for stopping by..Your presence at my work was uplifting..Sara

Donna Jones
Date: 5/6/2013 6:47:00 PM

Your too Sara...thanks...

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 3/28/2013 9:42:00 PM

Hi DOnna, this is an awesome poem...Linda

Donna Jones
Date: 5/6/2013 6:48:00 PM

Thanks so much Linda...

Judy Konos

Date: 3/28/2013 3:23:00 PM

Thank you for entering my contest

Donna Jones
Date: 3/28/2013 4:33:00 PM

Thanks for having us Judy ....it was fun....nd thanks for the honor.

Ralph Taylor

Date: 3/25/2013 2:24:00 PM

Congrats, Donna. Well done. Nice going. hugs, Ralph

Donna Jones
Date: 3/25/2013 4:15:00 PM

Thanks Ralph :-)

Painted Hunter

Date: 3/25/2013 12:29:00 PM

Congrats on your winning piece!

Donna Jones
Date: 3/25/2013 4:14:00 PM

Thanks Caleb :-)

Carrie Richards

Date: 3/25/2013 8:33:00 AM

What a light hearted poem this is! The first time I saw a fire-fly was such a thrill...since we don't have them in California, I was an adult on a trip back east, and I was as excited as a child when we saw them at twilight!

Donna Jones
Date: 3/25/2013 8:37:00 AM

Thank you Carrie....

Bukang Liwayway

Date: 3/25/2013 6:40:00 AM

superb write friend Donna. I like it. Congratulations on your win..Have a nice day. Maria

Donna Jones
Date: 3/25/2013 8:38:00 AM

Thank you Maria....

Terry O'Leary

Date: 3/18/2013 1:19:00 PM

Your poem's on fire! Terry

Donna Jones
Date: 3/18/2013 1:25:00 PM

Thank you Terry, appreciate you stopping...Donna

Audrey Haick

Date: 3/17/2013 12:20:00 PM

Donna, you've brought back memories that I continue to cherish to this day! Thanks for sharing this beautiful Quatrain. Enjoy your day. God bless! Love, Annalise

Donna Jones
Date: 3/17/2013 12:45:00 PM

So happy you share these memories......

Debbie Duncan

Date: 3/16/2013 1:43:00 PM

Oh Donna , I love these magical tales,I wrote one something like yrs a few days before I wrote Lilith,,, thank you for reading ;}

Donna Jones
Date: 3/16/2013 9:42:00 PM

Thanks Debbie and I enjoyed Lilith...

Connie Gildersleeve

Date: 3/16/2013 9:11:00 AM

Nicely done in capturing the fireflies. It brings back wonderful childhood memories. I don't think there are as many fireflies in my area as there use to be. Probably because our countryside home is now a busy town. Have a great weekend and thanks for sharing your delightful poem. Warm Smiles, Connie

Donna Jones
Date: 3/16/2013 9:44:00 PM

Thanks Connie, I'm glad its still mostly country where I live....have a nice sunday

Lucilla Carrillo

Date: 3/15/2013 8:22:00 PM

This will make a good one for the contest. I remember those days and the joy they used to bring. Thanks for sharing..... Lucilla

Donna Jones
Date: 3/16/2013 9:45:00 PM

I wonder how many children still do? Thanks Lucilla

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 3/15/2013 6:06:00 PM

This is simply lovely, a truly delightful piece. I remember doing this very thing when I was a child.

Donna Jones
Date: 3/16/2013 9:47:00 PM

Oh the good old days..now we sit by the light of pecking on the keyboard. Haha

Heather Ober

Date: 3/15/2013 9:46:00 AM

This is such a sweet poem, Donna. Beautifully written with some really amazing images (the last two lines of the second verse were my favourite). Anytime I see fireflies, I feel like a kid again - You have captured that feeling perfectly here!

Donna Jones
Date: 3/16/2013 9:48:00 PM

Thanks heat her, I appreciate that....great Sunday to ya!

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 3/15/2013 12:12:00 AM

I just LOVED finding fireflies when I was a kid. CAn you believe they do not have them out west?? I don't know why. but when I revisit Iowa once in a blue moon, I always wait to see them at night. Good poem.

Donna Jones
Date: 3/15/2013 9:23:00 AM

That's sad....all the more to enjoy when you get the chance....thanks for reading....Donna

S.Jagathsimhan Nair

Date: 3/15/2013 12:01:00 AM

Beautifully rhyming write, well done, Donna:) Jag

Donna Jones
Date: 3/15/2013 9:23:00 AM

Thanks so much Jag.....appreciate the kind words....Donna

Cecilia Macfarlane

Date: 3/14/2013 9:04:00 PM

Fireflies always remind me of magic. Wonderful and sweet write Donna! Hugs

Donna Jones
Date: 3/14/2013 9:22:00 PM

Thanks Cecilia for the kind words. :-)

... Gigno

Date: 3/14/2013 6:57:00 PM

!!!

Donna Jones
Date: 3/14/2013 7:18:00 PM

Thanks.....

Len Gasun

Date: 3/14/2013 5:55:00 PM

Good morning my dear friend Donna! So glad that i peeked at soup before going to work and read your cong. comments and especially this very lovely poem of yours about Fire Flies. I love your poem so much and the wonderful image bringing back my good memories in my childhood too! A great write indeed! Thank you thank you so much for sharing this gem of yours, your kind visits and congratulatory comments! More blessings and power to you! Have a great day! love and hugs, Leonora

Donna Jones
Date: 3/14/2013 7:21:00 PM

Always wonderful to see a visit from you..you. brighten up my day...thanks for the visit....Donna

Tim Ryerson

Date: 3/14/2013 2:37:00 PM

Brings back so many fine memories, Donna...Catching fireflies in Mason Jars then poking holes in the lids so they could breath...Thanks for the nostolgia my friend - Tim

Donna Jones
Date: 3/14/2013 7:22:00 PM

Oh the simple joys...I wonder if kids today could put down their phones long enough to do it????

Debra Squyres

Date: 3/14/2013 12:17:00 PM

Always loved the fireflies in summer... spent many a night trying to catch the for jars lol Enjoyed !!

Donna Jones
Date: 3/14/2013 7:23:00 PM

Me too Debra... thanks for the visit today....:-)