Fireflies

Like stars,
Twinkling in the dark,
Here and there.

Like tears,
Glistening in the eyes,
With joy and fear.

I search in the dark,
Though I can't see you clear,
I know you are there.

Like stars,
Twinkling in the dark,
Here and there.

by Nan X. Wang
Published in "Seasons to Come", 1995