Photographed by Radim Schreiber posted at National Wildlife Photo Contest
A string of fireflies–
small lanterns that mark the path
I am following
HAIKU by Clark Strand
The last time I saw fireflies was in late 1990 in Concordia, Kansas. It was magical that brought back memories of my childhood in the Philippines. I’ve never seen any of these lightning bugs here in Canada.
Tell me, have you seen these in your area?
Photographs and Memories 
I’ve never seen them, but wonder at their beauty!
Oh, TK. You just have to find where they are hiding. I really would like to know whether they exist in Canada. They are just fascinating.
Last year, while we were chasing fourth of July fireworks in our backyard, I saw the glow of the fireflies. That was magical. The State normally sprays during the summer time to kill deadly mosquitoes (and the friendly insects along with them). But last year, there was no spray so there were fireflies and dragonflies and butterflies. 🙂
I hope they won’t spray again this year. There are far fewer essential bugs in the word. We need these bugs to continue the magic of being alive.
What a capture! I don’t even remember when was the last time I saw fireflies….
But at least you’ve seen them.
Enthralling! 🙂
Thank you.
Oh dear seeker, fireflies are brilliant (literally and figuratively)! I adore them! Cher xo
Wonderful. So you have seen them. Are there any in your area?
I’ve seen them sporadically back home; my parents use to have a backyard that backed onto a river (they’ve since moved) and at night you’d catch tiny glimpses up in the trees of floating, green lights! I’ve never seen any here; although perhaps on the ‘odd’ occasion when someone dresses up as such! *LOL* *teasing*; well, not really! 😉
A field of fireflies in the dark of night is an amazing sight!
I quite agree, Brett! Cher xo
Yes. I saw fireflies last night at a friends house. Their dog was barking at them as if it had not seen them before. They were a nice accompaniment to a cool and happy evening.
Francis, you lucky man. They are kind of playful.
What a wonderfully captured moment!
Beautiful! I was always fascinated by fireflies in my childhood. It’s known as Jugnu in my part of the world and poets have sung its praises.
Thanks and regards.
Jugnu, that sounds pretty and let’s see if I can find a poem of praises or better yet, maybe you can post them in your site. Thank you.
That’s a nice thought 🙂
Thanks.