Fireflies

Fireflies darting in the darkness of the night, where I sit alone and in depair.
Their little lights flicker, and become brighter dispelling the demons that haunt the mind.
They dance in the corridors of emptiness bringing luminescence to where there had been only gloom.
They comfort and bring an essence of order to the chaos that plauges my spirit.
They cajole me, "live again", "do not despair", never condemning, gently coaxing, supporting me through my weaknesses and disparity.
Their only wish to take my pain and bring happiness once again to my soul.
They offer themselves for comfort and catch my tears whenever they fall.
My fireflies are forever bound within my consciousness and within my heart.
May God bless my fireflies, may he grant them peace, happiness and serenity, and may all their aspirations and dreams come to fruit.

Fireflies by S. Flint (lines)(c)1998 from the collection of Short Stories and Love Poems by the same author. aka "Ms Zoe"