lightning flashes
chains of the old porch swing
creak in the dark

first new bike
so many styles
any will suffice

wedding gifts
packed in boxes
the divorce is final

first cold rain
muddy paw prints
across the wooden floor

cotton on the water
the heat of summer
without a breeze

crying baby
the crowd applauds
another firework

one firefly
in my room
just one

on a journey
the ride so short
the dream far

soft morning light
our first kiss good-bye
after the honeymoon

stars on the water
fireworks explode
in the night sky

black skies
lightening cracks
fire flies

First signs of peer pressure
single file, no pushing
through the mud puddle

in the backyard
fishing pole in hand
the summer heat

my wife enjoys
a fishing day
no breeze

lights off
in the basement
firefly lamp