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!




49 comments:

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

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  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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  3. may those dreams be found safe, waiting to be fulfilled

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

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

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  6. wonderful post -- wings of fireflies -- soothing image

    smiles,

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  7. 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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  8. 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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  9. Woman, No matter the length: you are sublime with words... Another Goddess Poet U are! (together with Calli)

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

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

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  12. 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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  13. read this, pls!

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

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  14. Nice about the wings of fireflies. They are magical.

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  15. 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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  16. 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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  17. 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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  18. 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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  19. much better than having to deal with sandflies ;)lol

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

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  21. We all need those moments of freedom.

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

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

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  24. 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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  25. 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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  26. Beautiful soft feel.A gentle touch, like a 'firefly' wing.

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  27. 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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  28. 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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  29. 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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  30. 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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  31. A good idea and technically very well accomplished. One of your best, I think.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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