Right now, I'm wishing for fireflies
by t.wagner

In six months I will be wanting a coat, a scarf and
a blanket on a couch, warmed by you

Right now, I'm wishing for fireflies
a thousand tiny flashing lights,

Their choreography will be uneven
as they move across the damp grass at dusk

As kids we would chase and capture a few,
excited hands over the lid of a glass jar that lit up every few seconds

Now we are happy just to watch the dance
no need to take them inside

 


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