FireFly Fantasy
As
sunset’s bold
golden fire
blazed the horizon,
I sat
chin in cheeks
mesmerized
symbols soaking my mind,
warm enchantment soft
on my naked chest,
Ma Nan churning contentment
Grandpa mouthing his last chew,
I long to gather jewels
from the sky,
for you
my playmate,
conceived years before
your birth,
I would snatch
diamonds
pearls
rubies
and
adorn my body with
heaven’s jewels,
for you
brown-eyed
beauty
playmate
we will dance
circles through the ragweed
arms flaying
conducting night’s
ensemble
forte!
fortissimo!
and we will flop
to earth
giggling in its
sweet promise…