View From Above

Sliding down the milky way as the harvest moon lights the way
This starts my journey through the galaxy
My first stop, Gould's Belt, at 20 degrees.
It was Orion I first met there, with sword in hand without a fear
While Scorpio and Carina sat at the atmospheric shore
Discussing their next voyage, one I wanted to explore
I mentioned I was on a quest to see what the Universe holds
When Carina looked at Scorpio and said, It needs to be shown.
At first I wondered what he meant, for it made no sense to me
But then Carina turned and said, Would you like to join me at sea?
Upon the ship of Argo with Vela as the sail
Carina keeled through the quake cut by Cetus the giant whale
When far off in the distance and much to my surprise
Was Delphinus the Dolphin signaling everything was alright
I pulled out my compass and noticed an awful flaw
When Carina said there is no East or West, my friend,
We go by Kepler's Law
So with each planetary motion
My light show soon began, with Jupiter, then Saturn
With rings of glistening bands
All the planets took their turn in showing off their luster
When all of a sudden, off to the side, particles started to cluster
Hues of greens, yellows, reds, and blues all began to mingle
Creating such a magnificent site my skin started to tingle
This is a nebula, said Carina This is the core.
This is the birthplace of the planets galore
Each planet started with just one spark, searing in it's colors
The nebula makes each color their own all different then the others.
But what about that planet there? I said with a defying glare,
That planets colors are all dim and black
With ugly fumes of soot and ash.
Carina suddenly lost her braggadocios tone
And with sadness in her eyes
She said, That is what you call home.
At one time it was I, Carina, that would sit throughout the night
With hopes that I may catch one glimpse of your planet's awesome site
Your blues, which you call oceans, the greens, which you call grass,
the pinks and yellows of your skies sparkled like effervescent glass
The music that filled the air lulled us to sleep from birds I hear
What are birds? I do not know, other then
Colorful creatures with musical souls
Then gradually your planet started to dim
A thick black dust choked life from within.
No longer do we hear the songbirds sing
What a horrible lost, What a horrible thing
No longer do the song birds sing
No longer do the song birds sing

Unconditional Love

Happy birthday, my mother and friend,
 Since I was a child, you would always defend.
 Your love has always, been unconditional,
 Even when, my moods were transitional.
 I cannot forget, all the things you have done,
 Through actions and words, my esteem you have won.
 You taught me to live, with courage and passion,
 With the less fortunate, I learned your compassion.
 Today is your birthday, I hope you dance,
 This celebration, I’m sure you’ll enhance.
 From the depths of my heart, I just want to say,
 You are my mother, and my love I display.

Countdown To Extinction

Endangered species, caged in fright, 

Shot in cold blood, no chance to fight. 
The stage is set, now pay the price. 
An ego boost, don't think twice. 
Technology, the battle's unfair, 
You pull the hammer without a care. 
Squeeze the trigger that makes you Man, 
Pseudo-safari, the hunt is canned... 
Tell the truth, you wouldn't dare. 
The skin and trophy, oh so rare. 
Silence speaks louder than words. 
Ignore the guilt, and take your turn. 
Liars anagram is "lairs," 
Man you were never even there. 
Killed a few feet from the cages, 
Point blank, you're so courageous... 
All are gone, all but one. 
No contest, nowhere to run. 
No more left, only one. 
This is it, this is the Countdown to Extinction.