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Firefly Lullaby
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Firefly Lullaby |
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katahdin Senior Member
since 2010-07-01
Posts 1196ME. In the Shadow of the Mt. |
I wrote this poem for my 4yr old grandaugther Addison. This is part of a childerns book that I'm working on. FIREFLY LULLABY Addison's eyes grew open wide To stare at the wonders of outside Her window open to the night sky To see a shooting star pass by And in the starry endless night There was a flickering little light And out of the dark to her surprise Came forth the dancing of fireflies As she gazed up from her bed They danced in pairs above her head As she watched she began to hear The sound of music in her ear They sang to her the evening song And soon she began to hum along Joined by crickets chirping in tune While bullfrogs were croaking at the moon To her sleeping sister, she gave a quick glance Then whispered to the fireflies, "Can you teach me how to dance?" They flickered their lights up and down As they twinkled and twirled all around Addison giggled in pure delight At the magical show if twinkling light Then ladybugs arrived and started tapping their feet While ants on the window sill were jiving to the beat Soon she was dancing upon her bed With fireflies playfully circiling her head She loved those tiny lightning bugs And wished she could give them little hugs Too soon it was time to say goodbye So they sang her one last lullaby And as she slowly closed her eyes Out danced the little fireflies [This message has been edited by katahdin (06-08-2011 02:00 AM).] |
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faithmairee Senior Member
since 2011-01-05
Posts 1441Poe Haven, USA |
i loved fireflies as a kid....this is really lovely...it's whimsical and sweet...just wonderful....i enjoyed every word of it... Love, Faith There must be a poem in here somewhere. |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana |
This was cool for your granddaughter. She is going to have some wonderful memories about her grandmother for many, many years to come. Enjoyed it myself. ~ Even if you are on the right track, you'll get run over if you just sit there.--Will Rogers ~ |
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katahdin Senior Member
since 2010-07-01
Posts 1196ME. In the Shadow of the Mt. |
Thank you Faith, I appreciate your coments. Kat >^..^< |
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katahdin Senior Member
since 2010-07-01
Posts 1196ME. In the Shadow of the Mt. |
Thanks JP, your coments are always welcome. I sent it to my daughter so she could read it to my grandaugther. They loved it! Kat >^..^< |
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steavenr Member Elite
since 2003-11-17
Posts 4058 |
nice...may the book be as lovely as the song |
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katahdin Senior Member
since 2010-07-01
Posts 1196ME. In the Shadow of the Mt. |
Thanks Steaven, hopefully it will. Kat |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
Delightful, dear Karen. Magical, inspiring and very creative. This write will bring joy not only to your granddaughter, but to many children and also adults, who - just like me - love the fantastic world of childhood. Congratulations for your project! Love, Margherita |
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katahdin Senior Member
since 2010-07-01
Posts 1196ME. In the Shadow of the Mt. |
Thanks Margherita! I think there's a little child in all of us. Kat >^..^< |
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