Thursday, June 28, 2018

Chasing Fireflies

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pastel twilight filled the air
as dusk revealed a thousand fireflies
     dancing in the field before me.
innocent and filled with passion,
i caught their effervescent glow
and tried to save some of the magic.
and tried to save some of the magic.

i used to think romance was falling;
but now i know the best part is catching,
     before you even know you fell.
i used to think romance was wishing;
but now i know the best part is thanking,
     for what you already have.
i used to think romance was butterflies;
but now i know the best part is unchanging,
     steadfast and intentional.

and here i am at 5 again.
standing awestruck at the pastel twilight;
not noticing the gentle breeze
     that's pulling at my curls.
because the effervescent glow of love
is dancing in my dreams at night
and i'm laughing as i try to catch it
and seal it in the jar of my heart.
and seal it in the jar of my heart.