Enchanted insects

Gold cherry
Poem of the week

By skinner_jennifer

Sat, 21 Sep 2024
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25 comments
 

Remember Grandmother's midsummer

fables will prevail, tales told of fairy land 

"Have faith my dear,"she would say,

for remnants reside in harbour of

imagination.

 

Sometimes from labours we need an

escape, kisses carried on Autumn breezes,

that not for a moment know nestling of 

fledgling in spring, or midsummer's warm

reflection in lake, quietly immersed in charm.

 

when trees flecked with fireflies in magical lightshow,

flickering rhythm encountered as lightening flashes

a pathway through forest, whimsical as fairy dust

carried on the wind.

 

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Certificate U
Poem
Nature
Love
Inspiration Point (work that responds to our weekly writing cue)

Comments

Submitted by celticman on

we're all lightening bugs on the breeze. 

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Thanks Jack,

I couldn't resist writing a poem about this beautiful video on youtube, it's so magical and reminds me of my gran who would tell me fairy stories when I was very young.

I liked your sentiments too. Thank you also for the wonderful cherries that made my day.

Jenny.

 

Submitted by Penny4athought on

I love seeing fireflies and enjoyed your poem about the magic they make us feel, just by turning on their light. smiley

Penny4athought

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Hi Penny,

you are so lucky in Florida to have these beautiful insects. I've never seen any in real life, so for that I'm grateful for youtube and those people that are able to film them.

I loved your comment and feel exactly the same as you. I found out after watching videos about them, that they shine their light to attract the female...you learn something new each day! 

So glad you enjoyed and many thanks for your kind comment.

Jenny.

 

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

What a lovely video! I have never seen fireflies in real life either. Amazing little creatures to produce light like that. Such complex systems could never have evolved gradually by chance, or the half-formed organs would have been a nuisance to living! Rhiannon

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Hi Rhiannon,

I share your feelings too. These tiny fireflies remind me of naturer's travelling twinkling fairylights, such a marvellous sight to behold in their natural environment.

Thank you for taking the time to read and let me know your thoughts.

Jenny.

 

Submitted by Di_Hard on

Thankyou so much for this lovely response to the IP Jenny! I hope you are having a good day today xxx

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Good morning Di,

I'm glad the poem fitted the I P. Wasn't sure people would get what I was conveying, so it was a pleasure to know you understood and enjoyed.

Thank you for asking about my day. It's at times like this when the rain is pouring down, that I'm glad I don't have to go out, and can enjoy doing some writing in between some chores that need doing.

I always appreciate and welcome your feedback.

Many thanks again.

Jenny. xxx

 

 

Submitted by airyfairy on

This is a joy to read, Jenny, and the video is amazing! And so, obviously, it's our Facebook and X Pick of the Day!

I tried to find a picture that would echo the wonderful video, but none of the fireflies in woodland ones showed up properly on the page. I hope this will do, but if you have a better one, please do change it on here.

Picture by Tero Keski-Valkama, free to use at Wikimedia Commons: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Lampyris_Noctiluca_Female_Firefl...

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Hi Airyfairy,

I couldn't believe it when I saw the gold cherries. What a wonderful surprise. I also love the picture and wouldn't want to change it. To be acknowledged has made my day. Thank you.

Your thoughts also made the poem even more of a pleasure to write, so thank you again.

Jenny. smiley

 

Submitted by mark p on

Great poem, I really enjoyed it.

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Really glad you enjoyed Mark, and many thanks for letting me know.

Jenny.

 

 

Submitted by Insertponceyfre... on

I missed this one when you posted it Jenny, so I'm doubly glad it was given golden cherries - what a wonderful pick! I've only ever seen fireflies once, in Philadelphia and it was such a magical experience - your beautiful poem took me right back there

It's also lovely to see you writing again - well done, and I hope this means you feel a little better

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Hi insert,

what an amazing experience on its own, to travel to Philadelphia, but to see fireflies too must have been the icing on the cake. To be able to capture these little insects on film, would need a professional photographer, some of the close up photos are very magical and left me speechless at how long the man must have waited to film without the little insects flying off.

I'm learning to live with the pain, but what makes it easier is knowing I have a date for the operation. I have my pre-assessment on the 8th October, so not long to go now. 

Thank you for sharing your thoughts. The gold cherries for Pick Of The Day were an honour to receive.

Jenny.

 

Submitted by Jane Hyphen on

An enchanting video, Jenny and your accommpanying poem too. The sort of grandmother who advises you to have faith rather than telling you what doesn't exist is the best sort of grandmother and a key player in the development of your imagination.

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Hi Jane,

I'm so glad you mentioned about the grandmother. My gran would tell me of how the fairies would shine their lights as they flew though the woods and forest at nighttime. She said it was how they found their way in the darkness. At one point we lived with her, so she would read me fairytales which she loved herself. Maybe you're right, some of the stories might have rubbed off on my imagination. 

Appreciate your thoughts and thank you for reading, it's always good to hear from you.

Jenny.

 

Submitted by marandina on

"..when trees flecked with fireflies in magical lightshow,

flickering rhythm encountered as lightening flashes.."

That's a highly visual, magical sequence of images. Just gorgeous, Jenny.

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Hi Paul,

glad you found that stanza a highly visual, magical sequence of images. Fireflies certainly give a magical display as they light their way.

Thank you for reading and much gratitude for sharing your thoughts.

Jenny.

 

Submitted by Insertponceyfre... on

This is our Poem of the Week - Congratulations!

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

This was such a nice surprise insert. Thank you so much for the treasured pick of the week poem.

Jenny. smiley

 

Submitted by Turlough on

A couple of times in our garden, after a summer evening rainshower, I've seen small frogs that have swallowed fireflies. I only know this because I've seen the dull flashing from inside their throats. 

This is a lovely poem Jenny. I really enjoyed reading it.

 

Turlough

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Hi Turlough,

it always amazes me the amount of wildlife you have in your garden. I've never seen a firefly in real life, so I think you're so lucky in that respect.

As soon as I saw the video I just had to put pen to paper and come up with a poem. I'm glad you enjoyed and thank you for letting me know.

Jenny. smiley

 

Submitted by Turlough on

They're lovely little fellas Jenny, and a bit intriguing the first time you see one. It's like being in a cinema with a tiny usherette with a tiny torch.

Turlough

Submitted by Sim on

Thank you, Jennifer, for sharing this thrilling video of fireflies; your evocation of nature's transitory delights and your homage to your grandmother's imagination.   

I hope that in years to come my own grandchildren remember the fairy stories I tell them!  I think I'll write another one right now ...

Sim

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

It's lovely to hear from you Sim. I think that's wonderful that you read fairy stories to your grandchildren, I'm sure it will bring them closer to nature and the wonder of imagination. 

As soon as I saw the video, my gran's stories came flooding back, with all those tiny flickering lights that seem so ethereal, like fairy magic lighting up the darkness.

I'm delighted you enjoyed reading and appreciate your thoughts.

Wishing you all the best with your story.

Thank you.

Jenny. smiley