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So you treat your love like a firefly
that only shines
for a little while

Like fireflies
we gather memories.

Placing them
in our hearts.

Letting their light
shine
to brighten
our darkest hours.

Or warm
anothers
frozen heart.

And we hope
that we've put
some light
in others.

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Fireflies In A Jar

Contributed by Dralion on Friday, 18th March 2005 @ 10:07:07 PM in AEST
Topic: DreamsandWishes

So you treat your love like a firefly
that only shines
for a little while

Like fireflies
we gather memories.

Placing them
in our hearts.

Letting their light
shine
to brighten
our darkest hours.

Or warm
anothers
frozen heart.

And we hope
that we've put
some light
in others.

Copyright © Dralion ... [ 2005-03-18 22:07:07]
(Date/Time posted on site)

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Re: Fireflies In A Jar (User Rating: 1 )
by Kie on Saturday, 19th March 2005 @ 09:05:55 AM AEST
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Initially I read your poem based on childhood memories of the many firefly's I captured. Dusk and seeing those greenish blinking lights and being 8 years old was exhilarating!

You are right and wise. We do gather memories and not only do they help us-- that light can make another light flicker on, maybe even create smiles.

Very nice poem. I'm sincerely happy to have found this one.

Kie

Re: Fireflies In A Jar (User Rating: 1 )
by inoc on Saturday, 19th March 2005 @ 04:56:36 PM AEST
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What an inspiration to others....
A beautiful message to pass on...
yes to bring smiles of light to many....
cheers!~
5 stars...

Re: Fireflies In A Jar (User Rating: 1 )
by liquidsunshine on Monday, 23rd May 2005 @ 05:55:02 PM AEST
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Truly poetic in every sense.
I love the analogy... especially the way you ran with it when you mentioned warming another's heart... that gave it a unique little twist.
Very delighted to have read this. I shall remind myself to frequent your pages.

Lots of love and peace,

Chelsea

Re: Fireflies In A Jar (User Rating: 1 )
by hardrocker15198916 on Sunday, 14th August 2005 @ 07:39:45 PM AEST
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i love your metaphor
its quite unique
cant say i have ever heard memories portrayed that way
i love this write
-->Rae

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