Classic Poem

With a yellow lantern
I take the road at night,
And chase the flying shadows
By its cheerful light.

From the banks and hedgerows
Other lanterns shine,
Tiny elfin glimmers,
Not so bright as mine.

Those are glow-worm lanterns,
Coloured green and blue,
Orange, red and purple,
Gaily winking through.

See the glow-worms hurry!
See them climb and crawl!
They go to light the dancers
At the fairy ball.