Will-o-the-wisp

Mysterious will-o-the-wisp
Ethereal spirit appearing
What possible sense could be made of this
Figure in the clearing?

Past the wisteria, and the hyacinth
I saw the phenomenon of the will-o-the-wisp

In the mire
Growing tired and getting lost
My feet trip over the peat
And I slip by the creek
On rocks covered in moss
While collecting kindle
My sight begins to dwindle
I wish I gave this fire more forethought…
I need a light, I need a light
I need a light, I need a light
To guide me…
I need a light, I need a light
I need a light, I need a light
To provide me…
With heat for the night…

As if it sensed my despair
A glowing orb came to view
I approached with caution and care
Not knowing what it would do

I'm entranced
By this phantom
Like a candle
In a lantern
I watched it dance
And I watched it burn
I watched it dance
And I watched it burn

Foolish fire
Will you make a fool out of me?
Curious why you hold
That smoldering spark…
Are you a demon
Or are you a lark?
Should I engage
In this game with your flame?
Or will you do me harm?

I watched it dance
And I watched it burn
I watched it dance
And I watched it burn
I watched it dance
And I watched it burn
Then I took my own turn

Foolish fire
Will you make a fool out of me?
Curious why you hold
That smoldering spark…
Are you a beacon
Or are you a mark?
No, you are misleading me
Farther and deeper…
Down into the dark