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Monday, July 21, 2025

July 21 Ethical ELA Fireflies

to recall a moment in nature 
when something wondrous happened.

Fireflies
"I remember watching fireflies 
With her," she mused, 
Sitting in front of her house, running after them.
My eyes welled, memories with her, 
Watching butterflies, dragonflies, and fireflies,
Dancing in the moonlight in the big backyard, 
Celebrating life at the Falls,
Sipping camping "medicine" around the campfire.

As we settled into a rhythm,
Chairs rocking ever so slowly
On the porch, on a warm summer night,
So many years later, I shared memories,
As they, on cue, 
Put on the best show.
Rising gently, but with determination
A swarm of fireflies
Grateful for a warm night, an audience,
Celebrated family, summer nights, memories.




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