A Firefly

This was a peace of work I did a long time ago... Wrote it in my Grade 8 English class (4 years ago), a tribute to the Canadian poet PK Page. All of our poems were delivered to PK Page by our English teacher. We were allowed to write however we wanted. I decided to use images that PK Page used in her own poetry in my tribute to her.

You are like a firefly,

            Taking the first steps into darkness alone,

Until others realize Your beauty and come to join you.

            The light, shimmering from the dark,
The warmth you feel stirring inside.
           

            You can hear the singing of Brazilian Natives,

                        As Your paintings bring a delightful taste to your mouth.

You unspoken words touch the soul,
            Your voiced advice compels.

            You have always been a gift from God.

A world traveller, some may say,
            but maybe you have been wandering the Earth..

England blew the top of your head off.

Australia gave you all the words you needed while

Brazil and Mexico left you speechless.

            “The stars keep on shinning,
                        within and above.”

You suggest to the word to caress the Earth.
Polish the trees; Wash the streams.

You lead the way unnoticed by many,

While many follow you without noticing.

You will be asked
            “Where on Earth are you going?”
But while others are able to answer for you,
            You may not have an answer for yourself.

You are not part of a picture.
You are the picture.
            The picture that is part of a collage, part of something great.

You are like a firefly.
You are PK Page.