I’m wide awake under these lights
They glimmer on and on, devouring my sight
Blinking a second might miss some million twinkles
I’d rather not be blind tonight
Let not this evening pass
For tomorrow morning it will be so unlike
I can’t take a break, I can’t take a nap
I’ve never been to this splendor
The sky sparks and the sky too bright
Where the pale moonlight is jealous
It’s breathtaking, astoundingly spellbinding
This hypnosis on the magic of fireflies
2012
chester maynes 
Your poetry is very “Hemingway”. I don’t know how else to describe it at this point. Keep it up!
that’s a superb compliment and i am grateful if you find my poem very “Hemingway” 🙂
I have read couple of your poetries and they are way too superb!
You have got a great style, a unique one though 🙂
Keep writing, God Bless !
Naima.
thanks Naima for reading and appreciating some of my poems! 🙂
I am gonna read all of them, they sound very interesting + attracting, they exert dome magnetic force – a person can’t resist but READ!
Stay blessed 🙂
Great poem, Chester!! And I love fireflies 🙂
Brought back memories for me 🙂
Really strong poem. Thanks for all your likes!
Magical :), I like
thanks Boomiebol for always have time to drop by a nice comment! 🙂
:).,, always, my pleasure
That was so beautiful! Hemingway piece, I agree! Kudos, Chester!😊
thanks Aina! Now, I’m speechless! 🙂
Nah, don’t be 😊 that’s a fact. Cherish your gift, and be proud of it! 😊
Beautiful poem! So many memories with fireflies! 🙂 Great job!
thanks for dropping by and liking my poem! 🙂
My favourite line from this poem is: “I’ve never been to this splendor”.
What a beautiful poem! It so eloquently speaks of wonder and delight. 🙂
thanks for appreciating and liking my poem! I am overwhelmed to received a comment from you 🙂
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and second, I want to give this piece of your a verdict, no, not negative verdict. All I can say actually is— you are great, and keep writing from the heart 😉
Thanks for liking A Brief Pause in an Apple Orchard. I don’t write many poems but I enjoy reading them. Yours are wonderful imagery; a delight to read. I especially enjoy “Blinking a second might miss some million twinkles | I’d rather not be blind tonight” as I have felt that too while watching fireflies. I look forward to reading more.