Is a jar of light
But not any jar of light
It’s a jar of fireflies
Each one has its own purpose
Each one has its own thing
Its own tweak
Its own unique style
And when put together
They are something amazing
I give this jar to you
Not to protect it
Not to sell it
But for you to have
Because just like the fireflies
You have your own purpose
Your own thing
Your own tweak
And your own style
And when each is executed from you properly
I see your person
I see how you are
I see who you have become
And whatever the future brings
Whether I’m here or not
This jar will be on the shelf for you to see during the day
This jar will be in the back of your mind for you to see in your dreams
To remind you of who you are
To tell you everything is alright
To be your light when I’m not there
To open when you let yourself be free
And the next jar will come at the end of time.
--Miki S., 9th-12th Grade