Thursday, June 13, 2013

Farolito



waning vigil
luminarias burning low
firefly prays on


© 2013 Jennifer Wagner



Farolitos, Jemez Historic Site, New Mexico.  Wikimedia Commons



*Farolito:  little lantern (northern New Mexico).  For more about farolitos/luminarias go here.


9 comments:

  1. what a cool last line...the firefly praying...
    luminairies are very cool...comforting light to me....great shot too...

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  2. That's a gorgeous shot. I'd like to be able to sit there for a while and just be.

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  3. The first few times I read this I mistook waning for warning...funny what a difference one letter can make, but I liked both your haiku :)

    Hotaru

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  4. I would love to hear those fireflies as they are praying! :)
    Love Bug

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  5. When I first moved to the Desert Southwest years ago from the East Coast, it was the luminarias that enchanted me and welcomed me home--and still do!

    Fireflies and Fences

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  6. Well-crafted.. creating a fantastic image! :)

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  7. What a wonderful photo ... and that haiku going along with is is just awesome. Thank you for sharing.

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  8. What a wonderful haiku, and I love the storytelling that goes with it....

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