Fireflies Die Comments
Fireflies die
Stars wink out of existence
Butterflies fall from the sky
Rivers take the path of least resistance
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(cont.) [as I was saying....]: dependent on topography & type of 'rock' &/or 'soil' &/or vegetation (including roots) the water has to get through. I Will decide my path, dependent on my 'goal(s) ' & the resistance I may experience along my way. : ) bri
(cont.) I suppose rivers 'take the path of least resistance', most (or all) of the time, dependent on topography and
....(cont.) ...3- I, bri, fell from a treetop when I was a boy. Actually the Spruce tree's top broke off & I 'rode' it to the ground! ! (cont.) ..
(cont.) ....Bri's response(s) : 1- I, too, will (PROBABLY) die. Probably! 2- I think 'winking out' is PRETTY similar to 'dying' Ain't it? ?
Poem: 'Fireflies die Stars wink out of existence Butterflies fall from the sky Rivers take the path of least resistance And so do you and I. ' .....(cont.)
Fireflies are 'beetles'. None are named Ringo Starr. 'Do fireflies spend 2 years underground? Fireflies spend the majority of their lifespan, up to 2 years, in a juvenile stage, living underground'
'A firefly typically lives for approximately two months in the wild. Anecdotal evidence suggests that firefly populations may be on the decline. Fireflies live in fields, meadows, forests, and other natural habitats, and these areas are becoming fewer due to development.'
A beautiful write up! People tend to accompany the sadness and happiness with their reflections of faith. Some do it in silent prayers and some by giving birth to a new heart🧡. I find joy while reading your poem! Nice one! ! !
thank you. Shiv priya, for the very in depth look at this poem --I am so glad to read your responses to it! [ it is one of my favorites! ]
Anjandev, it pleases me to know you read my words and find value therein
Beautifully expressed in just a few words...a poem worthy of profuse admirations!
This is so heart touching and filled with such deep thoughtful sorrow and yet is expressed with such a mesmerizing beauty that's captivating! .. Beyond #'S! ...+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
Rebecca--you make my efforts worth while--what would PoemHunters do without such eager and attentive souls] thank you so much
Stars wink out of existence/Butterflies fall from the sky.....lovely imagery! A great poem.
Thank you my friend for reading my poetry and finding loveliness in them.
Hey, Tom! It is good to see your face and hear your words --I have been gone for so long---I can't wait to go check out what you've written lately! !
A masterpiece! I will remember this perceptive work forever! !
Dr Dillip----sometimes I am pleased more with my poems that point out that brevity has a place in writing! ! !
Wonderful Susan I can't say anything else but pure perfection
Perfect rhythm and synchronisation of the first and the last line makes this endearing. An adorable little piece of poetry. Top score.
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Everything on earth eventually comes to an end at some point