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Firefly In My Soul
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Firefly In My Soul |
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Sudhir Iyer Member Ascendant
since 2000-04-26
Posts 6943Mumbai, India : now in Belgium 
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F I R E F L Y I N M Y S O U L Deep inside each soul Resides a smiling firefly, Crimsoned flickering, Like divine light in the sky, Deep within each soul Resides the lively firefly, Glowing bright even after The sun leaves the evening sky. In the darkest of nights Flickers the glowing firefly, In the coldest of winters Bestowing warmth-filled sighs, In the darkest of nights Shines the delighted firefly, Raising hopes of survival In the battered heart so high. ~~~ F I R E F L Y Forever in flight... To some, she is just an insect, mere Flashing gaudily in the summer night Trying to be both - there and here, Surviving her life - ever in fight. F I R E F L Y Living ever to delight... To others, she is a symbol of hope To live life in an everlasting glow, The brightest end of a loving rope To give, share, and let kindness flow F I R E F L Y O My Dear Firefly Ever Flickering F I R E F L Y... My sweet firefly bright - Queen of many sleepless nights! Forever willing me to fight Off pains of the lonely nights. Keep on flickering, O my dear firefly! For, as long as you, in my soul reside, I can hope to sight rainbows in the sky And I will never feel loneliness inside. F I R E F L Y D E E P I N S I D E... ~~~ [This message has been edited by Sudhir Iyer (edited 08-11-2000).] |
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Rex Allen McCoy Member Elite
since 2000-01-30
Posts 2863Sippin a Timmy's in London |
what a great poem to read ... I enjoyed this a lot Sudhir ... you have a fantastic point of view ... and a gentle heart  Rex |
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LngJhnAg Member Elite
since 1999-07-23
Posts 3508Boot+Kitty=Poetry in motion |
Now this is a wild poem! Full of styles and perspectives - always changing, but keeping the same theme - great job, Sudhir |
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Corinne Member Ascendant
since 1999-10-28
Posts 5167state of confusion |
This is lovely, Sudhir - very positive imagery! Corinne |
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ma miller Senior Member
since 2000-07-11
Posts 806 |
Sudhir ... another unique piece you have created here ... the interlude of firefly red is brilliant ... well done ... [This message has been edited by MA Miller (edited 08-11-2000).] |
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Marsha
since 2000-07-10
Posts 7423Maidstone Kent England |
Oh this is such a great poem. You have something special, and I'm glad you share it with us. Thank you.  |
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Sudhir Iyer Member Ascendant
since 2000-04-26
Posts 6943Mumbai, India : now in Belgium |
Rex, What a fab response... thanks I am delighted Long John, wild maybe just right... thanks for your words of praise Corinne, thanks for the "lovely" ... and for reading too... MA, thanks for pointing that you liked the interlude of the red... and for reading Marsha, I am glad that you came by and shared your thoughts on this one... Thanks regards to all, Sudhir |
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Martie
Moderator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Sudhir--a beautiful picture of what makes you so special...the way you see things...with light...(I have never seen a fire fly....sigh) |
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Mark Bohannan Member Rara Avis
since 2000-06-21
Posts 7269In the winds of Cherokee song |
The vision of a man with no boundaries......well done my friend. You have exploded through the poetic lines and taken them to new heights. Wonderful creation in verse and style. |
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Sunnyone Member Ascendant
since 2000-07-06
Posts 5334Staffordshire, England |
Sudhir... You have such a way with words... and this one is pleasing graphically as well!!! You amaze me, my friend! Today is a gift.... That is why they call it 'the Present'! |
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Local Rebel Member Ascendant
since 1999-12-21
Posts 5767Southern Abstentia |
I think mine has a short.... or maybe the ballast is just blown.... are they flourescent or incandescent???? Seriously though... Sudhir... very creative and well done.. |
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Jamie Member Elite
since 2000-06-26
Posts 3168Blue Heaven |
Boundless creativity personified Sudhir. WOnderful.... and martie--NEVER seen a firefly??..how terribly sad....(here in the south, they are somtimes called Lightning Bugs [This message has been edited by Prometheus (edited 08-11-2000).] |
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poutprincess Senior Member
since 2000-07-06
Posts 735Perth, Western Australia, Australia |
this one is a keeper! love this, you have such a special way about you....a lovely read indeed. ~Dawn whatcha doing in this darkness baby when you know love will set you free? will you stay in the sea forever Drowning there for all eternity? ~Live |
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Sudhir Iyer Member Ascendant
since 2000-04-26
Posts 6943Mumbai, India : now in Belgium |
Martie, Look deep within your soul, all hope that you have all the love that is deep within is a firefly in itself... Thanks for reading and your special compliment...  Mark, The vision of a man with no boundaries... WOW thats what I call flattery... joking here... Thanks for your lovely response... Sunny, You are pleased, I am pleased.. Thanks Local Rebel hmmm thinking... better leave it to the wind to decide... Thanks for coming by...Jamie, Another Mark here...  or is it the other way round...  Thanks a great deal JamieDawn, I thank you a lot for coming here and reading this one... Regards to all, sudhir |
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Artistic Member
since 2000-08-09
Posts 107Colorado/Rochester, NY |
oooh, what a wonderful imagery! The firefly being the very light of the soul! How I loved it...! Martie, you are not alone... I have never seen a firefly either and how I long to see one someday! ~Artistic~ "Dreams are the touchstones of our characters" -Henry David Thoreau |
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Eloise Senior Member
since 1999-11-27
Posts 1096Wyoming |
Sudhir, this is a wonderful read as well as the format. |
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Meadowmuse Member Elite
since 1999-12-27
Posts 3263 |
Sudhir, your work, no matter what the form or theme, always ~ always ~ gives the reader pause and displays your poetic lustre. Lovely, this firefly presentation. Thank you. ~ Claire Could a greater miracle take place than for us to look through each other's eyes for an instant?......Henry David Thoreau |
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brian madden Member Elite
since 2000-05-06
Posts 4374ireland |
Sudhir, your talents burn brightly as always, this poem left me especially dazzled. "To the centre of the city where all roads meet, waiting for you,To the depths of the ocean where all hopes sank, searching for you," Joy divison |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Sudhir~ What delightful flickering ! You are so creative in thought and presentation. A treat to brighten my day ... and most assuredly my night ... when fireflies flicker about. LOVED this piece from you ! ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ [email protected] |
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Sudhir Iyer Member Ascendant
since 2000-04-26
Posts 6943Mumbai, India : now in Belgium |
Artistic, All I can say in return to your lovely response is two words- Thank You Eloise, Thanks a lot for coming by Claire, Ths ~always~ has given me a extra a very special ~extra~ gladness.... Thank You Brian, Are you dazzled, my fried, on the other hand I think you are dazzling by yourself... Thanks Marge, creative is making me all the more happy... I am extremely glad that you liked the piece Thanks a great lot... regards to all, sudhir |
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ddgoose Member
since 2000-07-25
Posts 250Baltimore, MD, USA |
Sudhir "To others, she is a symbol of hope To live life in an everlasting glow, The brightest end of a loving rope To give, share, and let kindness flow" Beautiful words - the lovely firefly. didi |
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Sudhir Iyer Member Ascendant
since 2000-04-26
Posts 6943Mumbai, India : now in Belgium |
didi, Thanks for coming in... I am glad you liked this one... regards, sudhir |
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angel girl Member
since 1999-07-23
Posts 322within a whisper... |
This is really nice. I like it a lot. One touch of nature makes the whole world kin. -William Shakespeare |
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Corazon Senior Member
since 2000-02-02
Posts 1209 |
sudhir...love this...I sing my grandson a song about "mama's gonna catch you a firefly" and it is his favorite part...this poems speaks to the soul |
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Corazon Senior Member
since 2000-02-02
Posts 1209 |
sudhir...love this...I sing my grandson a song about "mama's gonna catch you a firefly" and it is his favorite part...this poems speaks to the soul |
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Sudhir Iyer Member Ascendant
since 2000-04-26
Posts 6943Mumbai, India : now in Belgium |
angel girl Thanks for the nice comment... and am glad that you liked it Corazon, Thanks for your kind words... I am glad that this struck a chord... (twice - thanks again )My regards, sudhir [This message has been edited by Sudhir Iyer (edited 08-15-2000).] |
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Paula Finn Member Ascendant
since 2000-06-17
Posts 5546missouri |
Who needs stars to wish on when we have these gently twinkling fireflies? Many has been the nights I've gleefuly chased after their glow...dancing in the dark to their amazing show.Thanks for reminding me. |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
THere's a firefly deep inside The soul of Sudhir where it resides It is a beacon of love that glows In day and night in splendor shows The world of a poet dear and wise Whose words beam out like fireflies You have quite an imagination. This is a great poem and the title knocked me over. Liz |
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Sudhir Iyer Member Ascendant
since 2000-04-26
Posts 6943Mumbai, India : now in Belgium |
Paula, Thanks for sharing your beautiful thoughts with me ... Liz, With that verse you have touched and caressed the firefly in this soul in the most endearing way... Thanks and I am very happy with the title myself too... one of my better ones, I guessregards to all, sudhir |
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Nan
Administrator
Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
This is wonderful, Sudhir - Who can think of fireflies without smiling - and recalling the days we used to collect them in jars to watch their little tails light up?... Nicely done, my friend..  |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
May her light always burn within you |
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Sudhir Iyer Member Ascendant
since 2000-04-26
Posts 6943Mumbai, India : now in Belgium |
Thanks a huge bunch Nan... Ruth, Thanks for your lovely wish... regards, sudhir |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
quote: should one ever want to be inspired find this poet, come to his fire for his light is the beacon evermore I would, could I, find his shore... lovely, Sudhir, lovely... [This message has been edited by Sunshine (edited 08-17-2000).] |
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juliet_2u Senior Member
since 2000-07-23
Posts 1125North Carolina |
Sudhir, you got me right in the heart with this one. I too am a lover of the firefly. The firefly, So lovely, as she adorns our night. Leaving a trail of glow, Little golden kisses, Eagerly recieved, By the adoring soul. Thanks for the images, Juls |
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Sudhir Iyer Member Ascendant
since 2000-04-26
Posts 6943Mumbai, India : now in Belgium |
Karilea, Your presence in each thread that I start enhances its appearance, for it adds the azure beauty by the divinity that sun's rays spread... Thank you Juliet, Your verse has thrilled me .... Thanks regards, sudhir |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
Sudhir I don't know how I missed this one... what a fab style and what outstanding writing you have definitely scored another mark for excellence in my books...keep up this great flow it becomes you very much! |
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JnR4eva Member
since 2000-08-07
Posts 377Bronx, NY |
WOW!What can I say that hasn't been said already LOL?!! This poem is remarkable and it's unique format!!!! The explosion of imagery and emotions!!!! sudhir...all I can do is give you a standing ovation *clap* *clap* *clap* "my love is my motivation my love is my inspiration perception of this poem is your interpretation" -- me |
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Alle'cram Senior Member
since 2000-02-28
Posts 1816Texas |
Hi Sudhir; I have read this one several times and "thought" I left a reply. With each read it becomes lovlier. A treasure you have penned. (trivia)did you know that when a firefly dies, the glow remains efforescent smeared, until ? Wonderful Job, Marcy |
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Sudhir Iyer Member Ascendant
since 2000-04-26
Posts 6943Mumbai, India : now in Belgium |
ethome, well, but you did not miss it at all... the firfly has been burning since long... Thanks a lot... JnR4Eva, I am bowing in all humility to your ovation... thanks a bunch... Marcy, treasure is such a great compliment... thanks ... and as far as thr trivia, I will consider it this way... even after the body is dead, the spirit carries on... does it not? it does, methinks regards to all, sudhir |
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ggrn3 Member
since 2000-08-17
Posts 433Nahunta Georgia U.S. |
Sudhir I can only imagine what I will read next. Such great talent. Such a unique outlook. Garfield |
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Sudhir Iyer Member Ascendant
since 2000-04-26
Posts 6943Mumbai, India : now in Belgium |
Garfield, Thank you so much for your kind words of praise... My regards, sudhir |
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