The fireflies seemed extra bright when I was a kid on the farm. My brothers and I watched them flit about, Dots of light sprinkled in the night sky. Running barefoot across the lawn I Chased them and cheered when I caught one in my fist and managed to Slide it into one of Mom's glass canning jars. When I caught another I carefully Screwed off the lid trying to keep the Captives from escaping. I placed my lightning bug lantern beside My bed, but the flashes didn't last long. By morning they were gone. Tonight when I went outside I was delighted To see the flickering brigade working its Magic again. I didn't chase them though. I just watched their light show with Childish glee. I called across the street to my neighbor, "I love fireflies!" I'm sure they serve a purpose in His scheme of Things, but sometimes I think God made Lightning bugs just for fun. |