paper lanterns hung
lighting hearts with a sweet hope
a reverent night
~
parades and fireworks
dance along with soothing breeze
farewell summer days
~
the layers of sins
shed at the end of summers
awakening soul
~
year half gone, half left
smile, celebrate nagoshi
chew guava candies
*Written in response of Carpe Diem # 231.
shimmering fireflies
into the eyes of beloved
a passionate love
~
old stream of water
soldier returns home from war
black tears, fireflies gone
~
midnight moon shines bright
hotaru glows at distance
illumination
~
a mid-summer day
young boys trot towards river
waiting for the fire
~
waters set on fire
man gazing into his soul
a soundless twilight
~
splendor of fireflies
fairy tale coming to life
spectators gather
* Written in response of Carpe Diem # 221
* Won’t be able to post for the next 8 days or so; going to miss the wonderful prompts.
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