描述
"Firefly" Is a poem inspired by the moment in my life when I did not feel connected to anyone or anything. That there was nothing of note to my existence. Everyone else seemed to possess some kind of magic that made them shine. Made them stand out. They knew who they were and what wanted. The truth is, sometimes you are not meant to shine all the time. You're being prepared for that one moment you were made for. Just like a firefly.
This painting was inspired by the poem but also by the moment when I first shared any of my poetry with anyone, during a live space hosted by BlockMuse. His encouragement that night has never left me. Thank you
Firefly
They say that the worlds are made of aether.
A magic that held upon the tip of a finger.
A calling within that stirs the heart and ignites a passion.
In its silence, it sent me compassion.
As distant as a star, its magic is silence to me.
A stone in its ebb and flow of mastery.
Though surely it hasn’t passed me by,
For one only need to look at the firefly.
At night its glory is cast among the heavens,
Stars that dance among the masses.
We stare in awe and raise our hands.
We smile and watch as the star lands.
Within the darkened wings of a tiny life.
A bug that is invisible and tiny in size.
A glimmer from a magic fairy
And yet so unextraordinary.
Given a moment in the darkness of night
It’s magic dances and comes to light.
In this small dancing speck,
I have found what I must do next.
So humbled, am I.
And gladly will I,
Be an unextraordinary firefly.