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Firefly
In the pale light of a world gone cold,
only the light from the firefly foretold
that there was still beauty to be found,
all you had to do was look around.
The painful scars of mistakes she did bear
wearing them likes lights to share,
showing the world you can survive the fall
if only you choose to stand tall.
Pen to paper was her way of taking flight,
on her sacred mission to light the night,
never knowing just how far her words go
or who's heart she may show
how to light it's flame once again.
Oh sweet little firefly burning within,
fly high and true,
this darkened world needs you.
only the light from the firefly foretold
that there was still beauty to be found,
all you had to do was look around.
The painful scars of mistakes she did bear
wearing them likes lights to share,
showing the world you can survive the fall
if only you choose to stand tall.
Pen to paper was her way of taking flight,
on her sacred mission to light the night,
never knowing just how far her words go
or who's heart she may show
how to light it's flame once again.
Oh sweet little firefly burning within,
fly high and true,
this darkened world needs you.
Published 1st Nov 2023
Author's Note
As long as there's a small light, hope still lives.
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3rd Nov 2023 00:44am
Ohh really 🤪
I am talking about the fireflies inside the jar, not about the jar...
I am talking about the fireflies inside the jar, not about the jar...
3rd Nov 2023 1:12am
Well yeah lol but if you open it before you put the jar in, they'll fly away
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3rd Nov 2023 2:34am
I have no idea what you're referring to ma'am, I'm too innocent to perceive the statement you're making
3rd Nov 2023 3:26am
2nd Nov 2023 8:53pm
So beautiful and encouraging. Better be careful or we will start thinking you have a tender side in there with all those erotic thoughts…
This is lovely.
This is lovely.
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3rd Nov 2023 3:32am
Nice analogous language used to depict the point you make. Love is always important, and appreciation for the female sacrifice oft goes unseen. Relationships in general lack the fireflies as a whole. A lot of a woman's sacrifice involves preservation of feelings and emotions, that is to say, their disposition to care and make the world a better place is unique, especially for men. There is a lot to learn in and share in in a happy marriage - even hope! That's just part of my take. You do a good job of attempting to put into perspective the importance of feminism to masculinity. Such is meant to cleave together in a family unit. The role and function as husband and wife, as well as father and mother. That's just some of my elaboration on the importance of what you attempt to capture. Again, nice use of an occurrence in nature to capture such. I like the overall conveyed expression of this. Anyway, thanks for sharing!
12th Jan 2024 11:55pm
This is a worthy competition winner... congratulations! It's always nice getting that 1st win under your belt. Okay, maybe I'm speaking for myself a little here, lol but even so, nice words, rhythmic & choice artwork on display here. What's not to like! 😉🍾
