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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla 
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Fireflies As a child I caught fireflies And put them in a lie of glass They were my magic vivify Aladdin’s lamp but different class They lit my minds imaginings That carried me to outer space The start of all my wonderings They gifted me a childish grace At eighty five I catch them still A firefly of different kind They are my egos birds of will That flies beyond my mental find They light my cup of wishing well They stir the breathing of my breath They feed me spoons of purest Mel To sweeten life before my death These fireflies are like the sun There ever there for every one |
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Kahlil Senior Member
since 2003-04-12
Posts 1881 |
S: This is a delightful write. Thanks for the good morning read. K |
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SEA 
Moderator
Member Seraphic
since 2000-01-18
Posts 22676with you |
I haven't caught fireflies before, maybe some day I will.  |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Kahlil Thank you and so glad you enjoyed. |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
SEA You should try it's lots of fun.  |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
My goodness T-Man, I still am a firefly catcher! Mind you, the difference now being that I let them go after I have made my temporary lantern! On a warm summer's night, to the sound of cricket chorals and the scent of grasses and wildflowers, you and I could light the world with our fireflies.  Love & Firefly Light, EA P.S. The children in my life, keep the child alive in me!  |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Earth Angel Your comment was a delight to read.  |
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Drauntz Member Elite
since 2007-03-16
Posts 2905Los Angeles California |
sir, you wrote another beautiful poem. I just post something about Fireflies under Huan YI's Sunday. Can't compare with yours. I love to read your poem because the words, the contents, the meaning, the color, the imagination are all very rich, very rich. truly beautiful and naturally flowed. always enjoy your writing. have a wonderful day, Sir Tabin!! How long I have to wait to get a hugs or kisses from you?  |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Drauntz Thank you and  |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
I caught them for the first time when I was in Kansas it's a neat thing loved the poem very much Sy |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
passing, Thank you dear. |
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SmartChick Member Rara Avis
since 2001-09-23
Posts 7081On A Journey To The Unknown |
Hey Sy, I remember catching fireflies, when I was a little girl (soooo long ago). It wasn't until last summer I saw fireflies. Sure took me back to, when I was a kid. |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
SmartChick Thank you and there all types of fireflies. |
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Roniece Dawson-Bruce Member Ascendant
since 2000-01-29
Posts 5689Sydney, Australia |
Sir Sy... this is lovely!! I have never seen fireflies, I'm sure they are magical! RDB Be kind at heart....for everyone you meet has their own battle to fight......... |
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latearrival Member Ascendant
since 2003-03-21
Posts 5499Florida |
Fireflies! Oh my, Yes indeed as a chid we all caught fireflies. There does not seem to be as many now. But when my first male grandchild was about seven or eight we use to go out and lay in the camper and look out the screend window to watch them. We did not catch them then. Last year I spotted in a small gift catalog a mason jar fitted with battery and little fake fireflies, and bought and sent one to him. He was as delighed to receive it as I was to find it. Wishing you many more firefly evenings. martyjo |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Roniece, I hope some day you do. |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
latearrival A delightful reply and I enjoyed the read. |
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aziza Member Elite
since 2006-07-09
Posts 2995Lumpy Oatmeal makes me Crazy! |
I remember discovering the magic of fireflies when I was seven. I think we were in Florida -- and the night was deep black and warm -- I don't remember all that much, but I remember holding a jar and being mesmerized by the firelies darting inside it. And the joy of releasing them and watching them fly off into the night. A |
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Martie
Moderator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Dear Sy...I have never seen a firefly..thank you for showing me yours.  |
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The Lady Member Rara Avis
since 2005-12-26
Posts 7634The Southwest |
"And put them in a lie of glass" we kept them in Mason jars until we felt so guilty we had to let them fly thank you for bringing them back Sir Sy |
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Krawdad Member Elite
since 2001-01-03
Posts 2597 |
And I enjoy them even more now. Love to be amongst them. Funny how we put things in jars when we are so young and empty. And when we are old and full we just want to let it all go free. Thank you, Sey. You are a bit of a firefly yourself, you know. e |
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MGROVES
since 2004-02-01
Posts 3802california |
I remember catching fireflies and putting them in a jar. thanks for the memory My spirit will rise |
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Rick Member Elite
since 2001-06-21
Posts 2903Victoria, Australia |
Very much enjoyed my friend, you're looking well for 85! take care and stay well till next time. Rick |
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Kit McCallum
Administrator
Member Laureate
since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
The fireflies of your mind are shining bright as always, my friend. When I lived in the country a few years back, I had a beautiful ravine, that was a haven for fireflies. Sharon got to see them first hand when she came down for a visit. You could see them lighting up the whole back yard no matter where you looked. It was like a miniature fireworks display every night at dusk!  A delightful read ... your words have a wonderful spark! Best wishes and hugs, /Kit |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
Sy, she forgot to tell you the funny part  I had never seen these before and could not believe my eyes, so I tried to catch one, which I did. Proudly I returned with my catch to Kit and her hubby, only to find out I had the back half of the thing stuck to my hand that is why it was not flying away. Darn I thought I had a new friend and was going to import them from Ontario to British Columbia.You are truly a delight - a real spark yourself, yes you are! |
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vandana
since 1999-10-22
Posts 10463USA |
good read |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
I found them! These were taken at Kit's when Ron, Nan, and I visited her "Firefly Forest," which was absolutely the most incredible experience for me. The company was not bad either. Here you go Sy, the real deal! This was Kit's magical "Firefly Forest" both day and alive at night! There were literally a GADZILLION "little lights - it was THE most spectacular thing I have ever seen in my entire life!   |
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Nan
Administrator
Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
An artist's brush of dancing light paints meadows full of fireflies Like stars that shine in darkest night Reminding us of Dearest Sy |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
I was at my Dad's farm the weekend of Father's Day... It had been raining all afternoon and I'll admit... I was feeling more than a little bit lonely. Then, in early evening, I walked out onto the porch... and fireflies were dancing across the yard... I went to bed delighted instead of forlorn... they give the sorest heart a smile. *S* This is absolutely lovely, my friend... and it's going into my library. *S* |
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Klassy Lassy Member Elite
since 2005-06-28
Posts 2187Oregon |
I could not have guessed your age, just love your thoughts' design, and delight you've left for me by fireflies of your mind. |
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TomMark Member Elite
since 2007-07-27
Posts 2133LA,CA |
Still, always love your poems. |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
This one reminds me of better days. |
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