Fireflies

 

When I was a kid, I stayed in a village with my grandparents for two weeks. It was my school holiday. The house was surrounded with rice fields. Every morning, I woke up and felt the fresh air. It was absolutely delighted.

In the evening, lots of fireflies flew in those rice fields. They were so beautiful as like small lamps that moved here and there. I enjoyed the moment. My grandfather catched some of them for me and showed me their shape. They are small with ‘the lantern’ on their abdomens. For me, they are unique.

They don’t exist in the day time, they only show up in the evening. My grandmother told me that fireflies appear in the evening to attract mates. They also warn predators that they are poisonous. Wow … they are genius.

When I returned to town, I didn’t find fireflies anymore. I’ve missed them until today. Their beautiful lanterns made me calm.  I don’t know when I will find fireflies again when many rice fields have been turned into houses.

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