a kid
running round
a tree
so big with branches
towering the house.
a second past.
the tree began to glow.
a million stars so low
hopping from each twig, each leaf.
the kid leaped.
a firefly was caught
put in a jar
and prisoner at last.
the kid was given his wish
granted at hand.
a firefly living in bliss
freedom its demand.
lights started to dim
a firefly weak of flying
a kid with a smile
turn to grimace.
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