Fireflies

You appeared in my sky

like a ray of light on a dark September night.

Underneath the stars,

in the fields of my mind,

you lifted me up toward colors of the moonlight…

Caught by surprise

I handed you my shawl,

and stood by you naked,

unveiled;

still you held me even tighter

unafraid.

There was warmth in your eyes

and silence louder than a roaring thunder.

I could not run

from the fountains of grace rushing down on me,

and I wanted to be nowhere else

but right there in the palm of your hand…

I am still holding on,

carry me away;

I am just a floating flower petal,

and you are my water,

the prettiest blue on the canvas of my life.

Let’s dance!

Let’s twirl in the echo of peace,

and if tomorrow never comes

there will be no regrets.

We are just two fireflies

making memories…

Won’t you stay just a little bit longer?

2007