Firefly

They kept you in a jar

from where you could only watch

the world grow.

Beating your wings helplessly

Against the glass, 

unnoticed.

A tiny light in the dark

To keep away nightmares.

While the world grew darkly bright

And rose and fell.

You were a nostalgia 

A distant memory of a loved summer

A piece of an enchanted night.

Left behind in a jar,

While you struggle day and night 

to join your brothers beneath the moon.

Struggling until your light dims 

Until gravity embraces you

And you rest safely in its warmth.

Reviews

[Anjali]

I loved the concept and the theme of this poetry. I loved reading it. Beautiful!

[Cloudless]

thank you for your kind words :)

[Anjali]

You're very welcome!