Fireflies

I have watched lightning bugs dance at dusk
have seen them burn out every other moment
and relight themselves without fail
singeing holes in the blue twilight
encouraging other insects
to follow suit
and shine

I have invited a thousand fireflies
to congregate across my skin
because I no longer feel dull inside
and I would like my body
to glow as brightly as the space
between my ribcage and
my spine

I have decided it is a noble thing
to bring light to the darkness
no matter how small the beam
no matter how soft the gleam