➼ fireflies

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were the days tough? or unpredictable? or helpless?
you don't walk past our classroom window
when I was waiting,
and I don't pace anymore with my head low,
as I was thinking,
"I saw you again."

because I didn't.

and so, how much of the light do I know of the stars
that burned, ached, and lived for you?
but, oh, I was sure how warriors would get scars from wars
just to get a glimpse of a firefly like you.

back from the dark, back for the light,
it's indeed a beauty to watch the skies;
I've written poems and poems of not-so-bright,
I've been gone from and done for the twilight,
but I think I'll meet you to see the fireflies.

were the days tough? or unpredictable? or helpless?
you walked past my family
when I was in a dress;
I think I left my dignity
when I was in distress.
"I saw you again."

I most definitely did.

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