wondering aimlessly along an overgrown path
a mysterious creature by the river banks greets
as i bade goodbye to the towering weeds
an odd looking bottle in his arms
dropped onto the soft soil beneath my feet
and he dissipated before i could even notice
the tip of my nose touches the murky bottle
my eyes follows the moving lights in them
a family of fireflies struggling wearily for life i see
their pain must end with freedom regained
anticipating their cries for joy as i released the lock
there was none but a moment of silence
i pressed my nose against the bottle once more
looking closer this time with my heart
a family of fireflies struggling— not
a family of fireflies dancing blissfully in the placid air
lighting up the entire dusky atmosphere
what is this pain that i have never felt before
no matter if you are entrapped
no matter how arduous the journey
the lustrous light of love still shines
we all have but a simple wish
a love so tender and pure
please love me
before i cant love you anymore
Hakuouki－Shinsengumi
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