Fleeting Fireflies
Moments
in life I wish to preserve
Are
like fireflies that flit and flash
You
might try to put them in a glass
But
still, they just cannot last
For
this vanishing beauty we give God praise
Just
marvel in wonder and be amazed
The
present, not made for albums or frame
But
fleetingly lights up our lives just the same
Glowing
glimpses of God’s glory to behold in the now
Just
a moment in time…And then gone
~Jill Lund, June 2020
I wrote this poem after experiencing an amazing firefly show in our backyard like I have never seen before. It was during the time when my dad was failing quickly and was not long for this earth. I woke up in the middle of the night and I saw the sparkle of fireflies out the window. But I also saw this enchanting glow in the tall grass. I put my glasses on and I was astounded at the amazing sight. The whole yard was filled with glittering light and the glow in the grass was brilliant. I knew no picture would ever do it justice and that I could not preserve its beauty. I just had to stop and appreciate it as best I could. I thought of my dad and how I wished that I could preserve the moments that I had with him too. I knew the time was fleeting. He died June 26. But this experience was a gift that is a beautiful memory. It reminds me to be grateful and appreciate what I have while I still have it. The most beautiful things in life bring us true joy when we appreciate them in the moment.
