By Whatever name, a miracle
Firefly to the north, lightning bug to the south
By whatever name, a June delight
Neither flies nor true bugs
Beetles, really
Bioluminescent beetles
Latin, Lampyridae from the Greek, lampein
To shine
And they do
Shine
A light
made possible by the mixing Of oxygen and luciferin
Flashing is their love language
Each species with its own rhythm
Beating out Come hither lover
Come hither
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those last two lines……………….
My sister and I had talked about lightning bugs tonight, so this really hit home. The final verse is so full of question and hope. Nice!