Astro-Nut 👨🏽‍🚀

Looking out at the smoky blue mountains dance across the horizon

All I see is the amazing layers of pristine blends of Gods paintbrush

Sitting on a porch with a gentle breeze that feels so familiar,

Like a peculiarly comfortable respite for anyone with a burden to unload.……………………………

Contemplating the decisions of the week and actions made out of fear,

Perpetuated directions by the inevitable, starting to be so damn clear.

Looking across to eyes that once were so bright, but slowly dissipating and diminishing into the southern night,

Feeling the love flow, that I didn’t quite understand fully growing up, in retrospect full transparency-hindsight.

Once endless energy, now a reduction to bursts of a once clear mind,

But a smile, so refreshing and sharp but Father-time still won’t rewind.

Cruel in his tactical path of strife, but like sand in an hour glass it stays on course in the pursuit of intrinsic life.

Daily tasks of love that used to be of a second nature, replaced with heavy pots, forgotten recipes, unforgiving pain and fighting to finish the day and the remainder.

Mom would say, the truest brilliance in a person is not easily seen,

But their character-confession within, will shine bright with gleam.

Being in the moment, truly makes me sad and with fear,

But cherishing every minute of this; Now just let me be clear!!

Reflection that the sun continues to rise without preparation, but yet, people fight to struggle and share love without hesitation.

Every day is a wonder and every breath is a blessing,

Starting the day is a task, and that includes no stressing.

So many years of struggle, sacrifice and caring for others,

Father-time pushing the door closed, but hasn’t changed the love of a Mother.

Looking back at an amazing journey with eyes that have seen so much,

Multitude of love/wisdom to give, and an never ending soft touch.

Life’s stress tries, but fails, in diminishing your shine,

Gods strength and resilience keeps the heart firing like an illuminated glow from above- so refined.

Wearing thoughtfulness and caring like a badge of honor,

Not even realizing the path was ordained like a charter.

Touching so many hearts and inspiring our generation,

Holding the torch with such profound pride and admiration.

So truly blessed to be in your presence sitting on this porch,

Listening to your wisdom cascade off your tongue like an ever-endless torch.

-ASTRO-NUT 👨🏽‍🚀