Wish Upon a Firefly

Wish Upon a Firefly
Fireflies twinkling after dark
Light up the greyscale trees,
Trying to attract a mate
Like people that you see.
The stars are trapped high up in space,
They sparkle from afar,
But fireflies hover close at hand,
Children catch them in a jar.
A firefly lantern lights the way
While walking in the dark,
To be released on reaching home
So they retain their spark.
They’re also known as lightning bugs,
And some synchronize their flash.
They taste quite bad to predators
So their light warns “I am trash!”
So, you can wish on shooting stars
And hope that wish comes true.
Or you can trust in fireflies
To bring good luck to you.
I wish that I may often see
A lightning bug within a tree.
Showing me the guiding light,
My pretty beacon in the night.

John Hansen © 2021
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Now that’s something you don’t see in the Big City…where I reside. But Dang…you sure brought back great memories of them on many Camping Trips when I was a Kid. They are such a marvel. You penned it well, John. Great Read about “Wishing Upon a Firefly”. Thanks for the Poetic Get-a-way moment I had of Fireflies lighting up the Sky!
No, Steve, it would be very rare to see a firefly find its way to the Big City. I am pleased this poem brought back some fond childhood memories, Thank you for taking the time to read.
I love this light-hearted, joyful poem. You know what, John? I have never seen a firefly in person. We did not have them where I grew up, or where I have lived since. You succeeded in making them real for me. Thank you for sharing this special poem.
Phyllis, it is my pleasure to make fireflies real for you. I believe that you have never seen them. I had never seen fireflies until about ten years ago when I moved to a rural property that had forested areas.
I am so glad you enjoyed this poem.
Loved this poem and reminded so much of catching lightning bugs when I was a kid on the farm in Kansas. Well done, John.
Hi Kurt, Thanks for reading this poem. I am glad it brought back fond childhood memories.
Beautiful poetry John. I love it! Jamie
Thank you, Jamie. Your generous comment means a lot.