Fireflies dancing in the night
What a wonderful delight
Their beauty, believe you me, it’s a glorious sight

They draw our attention
Gathering them into the palm of my hand is my intention
They are amazing insects, I need to mention

They flit and fly in all directions
Their acrobatic movements are beyond my perceptions
Upon my mind, they weave undulating, visual impressions

Such delicate creatures God has given to you and me
They are here on Earth for all to see
Their abdomens all lite up, it creates a lasting memory

A glass jar and a net
In unison my boys did clamor, “Can we have them for a pet?”
My wife's kind word, I'll never forget

It'll be a choice that you'll soon regret
The sadness that ensued, both boys were quite upset
These innocent creatures you must protect

My wife's kind words that night were so wise
The wisdom of her words they did fully recognize
From the tiny glass jar, each individual firefly did rise

Darting happily back up into the sky, very much alive
Their abdomens blinking on and off, a vision to forever visualize
Of cherished memories, these moments with our boys and those beautiful fireflies.

Written by: Jason Cheney
November 25, 2020