Life is short

and fragile.

Take care of the gift -the spark inside you

and those sparks inside the ones

who care for you.

As the trajectory

of the firefly etched upon the dark

or shooting star upon the night

the way is lit but not long

to our sight.

Take no one you love

for granted -

treasure, share and respect each moment of their being.

Avoid those things that would cause you

to lose your way.

LM