Fireflies
By Julia M
Published 20 September 2023
Flowing freely, frolicking gracefully, finding fireflies,
Family’s footsteps, follow fortress - Big Sisters
Carefully tread, as to not disturb nature…
no trace left behind
One flighty family, roasting marshmallows.
Flicking embers, floating up high…
Finding… Fire Flies.
Fearful fairy wrens, flitting from the flames,
Collecting their mates - Flying for freedom.
Firetrucks furiously forge
In between plumes {Scarce - Sirens singing}
One swinging, singed stick
Family forever forgotten..