Fireflies Redux

from Gold Rush Town by Kate Isenberg

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When I met you, I resolved I would not like you very much at all.
You seemed like possible trouble, possible trouble that I did not need at all.
How wise was I: so I told myself at the time. How wise.

Not I, the lovesick fool who, chasing fireflies, catches empty hands.
To be sure, you're bright, but no, not I. Oh no, not I.

This steeled was I in my reserve, I stole a glance if only to observe
The scars and sugar on your wings, and shadows subtler than any color.
How blind was I, disliking. Trouble never shimmered half so fine.

Is it possible that I could be a lovesick fool, chasing fireflies?
Oh yes, said I.

Because in those lovely dark designs,
I saw a lot I recognized,
And to my greatest surprise, I realized:
In some endearing light, we are two of a kind.
Possible trouble, in kind.
How wise now am I?

So though this lovesick fool knows chasing fireflies catches empty hands
Or, dead upon a pin, a bow of colored dust, still I lust for fireflies.

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from Gold Rush Town, released April 1, 2010

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Kate Isenberg Los Angeles, California

Los Angeles-based Kate Isenberg’s lyrics recall Joni Mitchell; her alternate-tuning guitar riffs, the dexterity and accessibility of John Mayer. On stage, Isenberg captivates audiences with an emotionally direct presence akin to Sufjan Stevens or Laura Veirs.
Her albums have received critical recognition and nationwide radio play. She has toured top songwriter venues around the U.S.
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