I'd give you a dozen fireflies
To shine some light on your face -
Surpassing a lamp and compass
In finding your way home.
I'd give you some honeybees
So they might hum you a tune
For when silence intrudes -
Knowing their sound will overcome
But I don't have either of these
So instead I hope you always
Find a light amid the dark
And keep a tune in your heart.
Unseen pathways ahead are full
Of switchbacks and great ruts.
Should you get a foot entangled -
I can help you regain your steps.
None of the routes are easy;
There's no formidable plan.
I only know forward is the way
So I will follow behind.
Today is not new nor bright;
It hides a lot of middle ground.
I am the friend in your life
That brings some peace of mind
Yet death is deep and mysterious;
It's the Last Great Unknown.
That's what'll end our shared fates
And on we must walk alone.
