Why do fireflies have to die so soon?
I can hear the sobbing skies, I can see the tearful eyes. A silent ache that screams inside me, burns with grief as I witness this grave of fireflies.
Each passing day, each fleeting hour, a precious soul, a blooming flower, is praying for life.

How can I bear the starlit night, that brings me peace, but suffering to someone else at the same time? For me, the night whispers, "You're not alone," but elsewhere, someone hears a crueler tone: "The world has left you, on your own."

Don't you feel guilty too, to have this comfort, to have the privilege that you even ignore it? For my heart breaks into a million pieces to see how they still have hope in their eyes, the blood in their veins is the same as the blood in the dust while they search for their loved ones, making path for the sun to come back tomorrow.

-Poorwa


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13 responses to “Why do fireflies have to die so soon?”

  1. subadharshini2007 Avatar
    subadharshini2007

    this is such a beautiful and heartfelt write. loved it sm!

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  2. Poorwa Avatar

    Thank you so much sis ❤️

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  3. Pooja G Avatar

    Such a profound and beautiful piece 💕

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    1. Poorwa Avatar

      Thank you ❤️

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      1. Pooja G Avatar

        My pleasure 😊

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  4. Cindy Georgakas Avatar

    Incredible poem so heartfelt, Poorwa💕

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    1. Poorwa Avatar

      Thank you so much for reading and for your kind words, Cindy ❤️ You made my day 😭

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      1. Cindy Georgakas Avatar

        oh soooo glad.. xo 💓

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  5. Roshni Avatar

    Wow, Poorwa! This is an amazing piece with such deep meaning <3

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    1. Poorwa Avatar

      Thank you Roshni ❤️

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  6. maya rajesh Avatar

    WOW this is deep!! Your writing is so evocative, Poorwa, and the graphics make it even more vivid. I love this one so much ♥♥

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    1. Poorwa Avatar

      Thanks so much for reading Maya 💓 means a lot

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