Friday, August 3, 2012

blink


What is it that's so charming about firefly light? It's the character of the flash, a piano-like softness of the approaching glow, followed by full brightness, a gradual diminution, all in a very short space of time.

fireflies’ soft blink
from dogwood, hemlock, rosebush
patience; there’s one now !

Linking to Haiku My Heart Friday

Photo credit hotblack morgueFile

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15 comments:

  1. SpadomanAugust 3, 2012 at 6:40 AM

    Beautiful! This year, the fireflies are in an extreme abundance. No waiting, multiple flashes, as you so beautifully describe. I see the first ones at the bases of the tall pine trees that surround the yard. Wish the mosquitoes had warning lights to let us know they are around. With the fireflies came the bothersome mosquitoes. Something for the bats, martens and frogs to eat.

    Very nice overall.

    Peace

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  2. Amrit SinhaAugust 3, 2012 at 6:50 AM

    Lovely lines .... very beautiful :-)

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  3. UnknownAugust 3, 2012 at 8:36 AM

    beautiful indeed! thanks for the visit..

    Amiko

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  4. rebeccaAugust 3, 2012 at 9:35 AM

    your sweet haiku places me in the present moment with every charming
    B L I N K!

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  5. MarkAugust 3, 2012 at 10:18 AM

    I am blinking back tears of gratitude for your simple words that have transported me back to childhood, when capturing fireflies and putting them in mason jars was pure summer pleasure.

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  6. anthonynorthAugust 3, 2012 at 10:38 AM

    Ah, the wonders of life.

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  7. LeaAugust 3, 2012 at 11:20 AM

    Love this! I have only seen fireflys once in my life so far, and they were one of the most magical things to experience! Your haiku sparked one for me now! Thank you!

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  8. carol l mckennaAugust 3, 2012 at 1:34 PM

    'Fireflies soft blink' ~ delightful line ~ wonderful nature haiku ~ always good to have you stop by ~

    ~ thanks, namaste, (A Creative Harbor) on Blogger

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  9. KarenAugust 3, 2012 at 1:37 PM

    Oh, a terrific haiku! The fireflies have been out in full force here every night since the start of July! I can sit and watch them for hours.

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  10. MaritAugust 3, 2012 at 3:24 PM

    I've always wanted to see fireflies... we don't have them overhere in the Netherlands... Love your haiku and yes, I can be patience if there was a chance of seeing them!

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  11. GeraldineAugust 3, 2012 at 3:53 PM

    I have always wanted to see fireflies too. I don't think we have any here in BC, definitely not on the Prairies where I grew up.

    This is a lovely post, made my day!

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  12. Magical Mystical TeacherAugust 3, 2012 at 7:08 PM

    In firefly country, they are everywhere!

    Everywhere the Stars

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  13. Fran aka RedondowriterAugust 3, 2012 at 7:09 PM

    I just love your haiku. They are so magical.

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  14. AnonymousAugust 4, 2012 at 1:21 AM

    We don`t have fireflies....but I delight in them the few times I have experienced their magic!

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  15. gmaAugust 4, 2012 at 8:53 PM

    Yes I can see it.

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