Long May You Burn

I had a dream last night about a firefly

she came into my room and my bed sat by

I asked at once how in the world do you burn so bright

she laughed and said she learned from watching the stars at night

and she cursed the robin that eats her young

and lies in every song he sung

and insults her at every turn

and her only wish to him

long may you burn

I plan on going home and starting life anew

maybe even have ourselves a kid or two

I'm almost there, I can feel the heat

of horses breathing down my neck

and serpents wrapping round my feet

and lo the talons digging in

breaking bones and tearing skin

the moon looks on without concern

and my only wish to you

long may you burn