Searching for Light

Rachel Flores-Mangaran, 12

Sunset falls as night crept up on its back. The lightning bugs are starting their run on the track.

My eyes start to search for the light, But I can’t seem to see this late at night

Little light bulbs pop from left to right. Right away they disappear to a different spotlight.

Many lightning bugs my brother caught. Many crickets I caught with sadness I brought.

My legs are running to any light that show, But as time goes by, i couldn’t help but be slow

I want to give up

Give up I can’t

But the lightning bugs are at their finish line, they start to hide until next time

Daylight awakens on time, but I’ll catch a light I can call mine

Until next time