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JerryPat2
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since 2011-02-06

Posts 16975
South Louisiana

0 posted 2013-04-28 05:59 AM

I'm a firefly flitting along
thinking grandiose things to myself
all the better to bedazzle you
my little honey bee
my flashing neon tail
hypnotizes and enthralls my honey bee love
Yes, yes, we are of mixed breeds
but I love the honey my honey bee gives
and she loves my flashing, hot to trot tail
when the children came
what a delight to one and all
they had a honey bucket on their tails
and on their breasts a flashing, see all light

©April 21, 2013 / Jerry Pat Bolton

~*~ How does Moses make his tea? Hebrews it. ~*~

EmmaRose
Senior Member

since 2011-03-02

Posts 1376
Midwest

1 posted 2013-04-28 10:12 AM

Fireflys in the Summer bring out the kid in me, in a lot of us, and what is sweeter than
honey.
Gee, this makes me think of Taj Mahal's Queen Bee, which I just put on as I read your delicious poem

JerryPat2
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since 2011-02-06

Posts 16975
South Louisiana

2 posted 2013-04-28 11:18 AM

I thank you, Emma, for the cute comments. It's been much too long since I've heard Taj Mahal's Queen Bee. I'm going there now.

~*~ How does Moses make his tea? Hebrews it. ~*~

[This message has been edited by JerryPat2 (04-28-2013 12:07 PM).]

Joyce Johnson

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since 2001-03-10

Posts 9912
Washington State

3 posted 2013-04-28 07:20 PM

I remember the fireflies from my childhood. I nver see them where I live now. I wonder why. Very cute tale. Love, Joyce

JerryPat2
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since 2011-02-06

Posts 16975
South Louisiana

4 posted 2013-04-28 08:14 PM

Thank you, Joyce, for checking out my little poem. I remember the fireflies from my youth also, but like you, I never notice them anymore. It could be it is because I live in the city instead of a small country town where I was raised.

~*~ How does Moses make his tea? Hebrews it. ~*~

Michael

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since 1999-08-13

Posts 7666
California

5 posted 2013-04-28 08:19 PM

Enjoyed this walk on the lighter side, Jer. I used to be mesmerized by fireflies when I was younger... sad how that innocence is lost, isn't it?

Michael

JerryPat2
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since 2011-02-06

Posts 16975
South Louisiana

6 posted 2013-04-28 08:50 PM

Yes, Michael, it is sad that innocence gets pushed and shoved until it is no more. Appreciate your kind words.

~*~ How does Moses make his tea? Hebrews it. ~*~

Lighthousebob
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since 2000-06-14

Posts 4725
California

7 posted 2013-04-30 02:56 PM

(Shruggin' shoulders and shakin' my head over this one) I don't know, I don't know, Jerry, 'bout havin' kids with bucket seats and likin' to flash their headlights. It's confusin', Jerry! It's just too dang confusin'!

JerryPat2
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since 2011-02-06

Posts 16975
South Louisiana

8 posted 2013-04-30 03:03 PM

Come on, Bob, get with the insanity of it all. Just think kaleidoscope and breathe deeply. Again . . . Ahhhhhhh . . . You'll be okay . . .

~*~ How does Moses make his tea? Hebrews it. ~*~

katahdin
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since 2010-07-01

Posts 1196
ME. In the Shadow of the Mt.

9 posted 2013-04-30 08:47 PM

Just too cute! Loved it! I still see fireflies here in Maine in the summer. Enjoyed!
Kat >^..^<

JerryPat2
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since 2011-02-06

Posts 16975
South Louisiana

10 posted 2013-04-30 09:10 PM

Thanks Kat. Since Joyce and I got to talking about the fireflies I have been keeping an eye out for the cute little beacons of light, but alas and drat! I have n'er seen one firefly. I live in a moderate-sized city, on the small side of that moderate city. Maybe if I keep my vigil I will come across some soon. I appreciate your stopping by.

~*~ How does Moses make his tea? Hebrews it. ~*~

Lori Grosser Rhoden
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since 2009-10-10

Posts 10202
Fair to middlin' of nowhere

11 posted 2013-05-01 09:12 AM

It is still a little too early and cool (they are still predicting snow!) for the fireflies here. We had such a mild (yet long drawn out) winter, we are expecting an over abundance of bugs this season.

Enjoyed the write Jerry

lori

JerryPat2
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since 2011-02-06

Posts 16975
South Louisiana

12 posted 2013-05-01 09:15 AM

Thank you, Lori, for your presence here and for you kind comments.

~*~ How does Moses make his tea? Hebrews it. ~*~

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