Friday, September 11, 2009

55 - on the wings of fireflies





the moon through the curtains last night beckoned me
and urged me to go to the edge of the sea
to find my lost dreams on the sands where waves break
whisp’ring their secrets, removing heartbreak
and i feel my soul lift and float through the skies
towards those dunes on the wings of fireflies



every friday, compose a short story of 55 words - no more, no less. if you want to join in the fun and games and give it a try...post your story and report to the boss G-Man!




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49 comments:

  1. oximoronSeptember 11, 2009 at 11:41:00 AM GMT+2

    wooow! this is beautiful!
    I like it...

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  2. Just Be RealSeptember 11, 2009 at 11:50:00 AM GMT+2

    Fireflies have always amazed me! Great 55 Shadow, thank you! Blessings dear one!

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  3. greekwitchSeptember 11, 2009 at 1:38:00 PM GMT+2

    I just read your beautiful poem to Shadow and he purrred! He loves your writing as much as i am.

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  4. KaySeptember 11, 2009 at 1:56:00 PM GMT+2

    may those dreams be found safe, waiting to be fulfilled

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  5. Dr.JohnSeptember 11, 2009 at 1:57:00 PM GMT+2

    Your 55 brought back memories . As a kid I waited for the fireflies to come.
    It was a special time.

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  6. big JennSeptember 11, 2009 at 2:03:00 PM GMT+2

    I really like this one. I'm a short and sweet fan I guess. jeNN

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  7. JessieSeptember 11, 2009 at 2:33:00 PM GMT+2

    wonderful post -- wings of fireflies -- soothing image

    smiles,

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  8. Tall KaySeptember 11, 2009 at 3:21:00 PM GMT+2

    Your 55 made me long for the sea. I think I'm going to make time for the beach today. Happy Friday!

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  9. clean and crazySeptember 11, 2009 at 3:29:00 PM GMT+2

    just beautiful, I love this 55 you always take me to a far away and magical place. so when is the book coming out?

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  10. Dulçe ♥September 11, 2009 at 3:34:00 PM GMT+2

    Woman, No matter the length: you are sublime with words... Another Goddess Poet U are! (together with Calli)

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  11. ♥ Boomer ♥September 11, 2009 at 3:38:00 PM GMT+2

    A beautiful 55!!!
    ♥♥
    Boomer's FLASH 55

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  12. Wait. What?September 11, 2009 at 3:41:00 PM GMT+2

    whispering secrets and removing heartbreack - my favorite lines from your 55!
    beautifully done!

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  13. Caio FernSeptember 11, 2009 at 4:01:00 PM GMT+2

    i like how you pass these intern movements of the night sensations .
    and this image !!!
    very good choice .

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  14. G-ManSeptember 11, 2009 at 4:03:00 PM GMT+2

    Everything you do is memorable Shadow Dancing...
    Every word that you write evokes a beautiful image..

    (Exept your depressing stuff)

    :P

    Thanks for being so Awesome....G

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  15. oximoronSeptember 11, 2009 at 4:08:00 PM GMT+2

    read this, pls!

    http://smilimano.blogspot.com/2008/09/sharon-in-english.html

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  16. SydSeptember 11, 2009 at 4:09:00 PM GMT+2

    Nice about the wings of fireflies. They are magical.

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  17. steveroniSeptember 11, 2009 at 4:31:00 PM GMT+2

    Just BEAUTIFUL, Shadow. Oh my, I am SO glad you are posting in these blogs. What an uplifting of spirit you give to us.

    Great photo, showing the "path" of heavenly bodies.

    Peace.

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  18. CalliSeptember 11, 2009 at 5:02:00 PM GMT+2

    This is sweet (song), Shadow!

    A beautiful sweet song!
    I love it!...

    ...and thank you, Dulce, you are too kind~
    Calli

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  19. Brian MillerSeptember 11, 2009 at 7:11:00 PM GMT+2

    oh wow. on th eings of fire flies...what a beautiful picture you have painted...there is just something about the ocean...

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  20. One Prayer GirlSeptember 11, 2009 at 8:35:00 PM GMT+2

    I did not sleep last night and would love to be carried away to the sea and the dunes on the wings of fireflies. :)

    PG

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  21. laughingwolfSeptember 11, 2009 at 9:44:00 PM GMT+2

    much better than having to deal with sandflies ;)lol

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  22. SylviaSeptember 11, 2009 at 10:07:00 PM GMT+2

    I love this poem. It's very sweetand filled with dream.

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  23. AnonymousSeptember 11, 2009 at 11:26:00 PM GMT+2

    We all need those moments of freedom.

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  24. RikkijSeptember 12, 2009 at 2:38:00 AM GMT+2

    Shadow-those ever hopeful dunes, where lights sand cleans the wings. Always love your 55! ~rick

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  25. Rosaria WilliamsSeptember 12, 2009 at 5:19:00 AM GMT+2

    Stuff of dreams.

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  26. TheChicGeekSeptember 12, 2009 at 6:57:00 AM GMT+2

    I love fireflies! Perfect for this poem! Love it!

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  27. Mikes SumondongSeptember 12, 2009 at 7:46:00 AM GMT+2

    Amazing picture!

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  28. Mariana SofferSeptember 12, 2009 at 8:55:00 AM GMT+2

    Excelent poem, I liked how you used the ' in the middle of the word, it fits perfectly well, it shift the meaning thowards the right place.

    And it is a nice short story the one you told, cause you acomplished somehow, on your own way, to lift your soul

    Take care my friend

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  29. the walking manSeptember 12, 2009 at 12:02:00 PM GMT+2

    oh that moon is not a shy creature.

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  30. Hootin AnniSeptember 12, 2009 at 12:52:00 PM GMT+2

    You certainly DO accomplish so much is such few words. The wings of fireflies...it conjures peace and tranquility for me.

    Shadow? You ROCK!!

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  31. AnonymousSeptember 12, 2009 at 1:54:00 PM GMT+2

    Beautiful soft feel.A gentle touch, like a 'firefly' wing.

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  32. linda maySeptember 12, 2009 at 2:41:00 PM GMT+2

    I want to go there. Spring time, it is warming up, soon. Soon I can go there and have my feet at the waters edge and feel the sand and be washed by the salt water.

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  33. Maude LynnSeptember 12, 2009 at 5:15:00 PM GMT+2

    Shadow, this is perfect!

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  34. CiCiSeptember 12, 2009 at 5:55:00 PM GMT+2

    Anything that can help remove heartache I am all for. Dreams may not all be lost, maybe just out of focus. Lovely and sweet inspiration.

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  35. The Oceanside AnimalsSeptember 12, 2009 at 11:27:00 PM GMT+2

    Inspirational, Shadow!

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  36. Head CookieSeptember 13, 2009 at 4:44:00 AM GMT+2

    On the wings of butterflies I love it this is such a beautiful 55. My 55 is up have a wonderful weekend.

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  37. Enchanted OakSeptember 13, 2009 at 8:23:00 AM GMT+2

    I'm a new blogger posting thoughts and poems on my blog. Yours is easily among the best of the poems i've found so far. Please visit my blog and tell me what you think. i don't know if i could do the 55, but you sure evoked images and emotions beautifully
    Chris A

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  38. Dave KingSeptember 13, 2009 at 12:24:00 PM GMT+2

    A good idea and technically very well accomplished. One of your best, I think.

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  39. GaiaSeptember 13, 2009 at 5:14:00 PM GMT+2

    Ever so beautiful, I am speechless.

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  40. Noelle Dunn.... A Poet in ProgressSeptember 13, 2009 at 5:35:00 PM GMT+2

    now that is beautiful!!

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  41. AnonymousSeptember 13, 2009 at 6:13:00 PM GMT+2

    The moon beckons...hmm, is there a wolf inside you? :)

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  42. JasmineSeptember 13, 2009 at 8:54:00 PM GMT+2

    Your words are so beautiful and the images they conjur... magical!

    The moon takes me on my best adventures and teaches me the most.

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  43. Susan English MasonSeptember 13, 2009 at 9:10:00 PM GMT+2

    I feel this. The moon is always beckoning me. I could stare at her for hours.

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  44. Linda S. SochaSeptember 14, 2009 at 12:57:00 AM GMT+2

    Love this one Shadow. Beautifully done and one to breathe by!
    Linda

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  45. floretaSeptember 14, 2009 at 1:29:00 AM GMT+2

    very pretty. i love the ending with the fireflies and the photo is a great addition.

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  46. MerisiSeptember 14, 2009 at 1:34:00 PM GMT+2

    Powerful imagery,
    a poem that pulls one in
    and lifts one up - thank you! :-)

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  47. TréeSeptember 14, 2009 at 6:42:00 PM GMT+2

    Shadow, this is a beautiful and gorgeous 55! I love fireflies and I love how you deployed them in this writ.

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  48. Susie HemingwaySeptember 17, 2009 at 8:42:00 PM GMT+2

    This is really very lovely indeed and it stirred my heart. Thank you.

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  49. Sage RavenwoodSeptember 22, 2009 at 10:21:00 PM GMT+2

    Perfect bliss! Thank you!(Hugs)Indigo

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