Power Animal for December: Fireflies, by ‘Backyard Shaman’ Amy Katz, M.A.

Fireflies, Lights on the Tree of Life

Hannukah candles burning brightBlinking strands of christmas lights;The Eastern star guides wise men to the sacred child;Northern lights dance in the wild;Rudolf’s nose leads Santa’s SleighFireflies illuminate our imagination’s way.

When darkness closes inAnd there are no friends in sightFlash your smile like the lightening bugand dispell the gloom of night.

Blink your unique rhythmor gleam in synchronistic unionLet your own brilliance shinelike a tiny sun

Fly through the exuberant forestsAnd the cloudy marshes of your soulApprentice yourself to Fireflyand help all those lost in the shadowsjoyfully find their way home.

by Amy Katz