Astral Currents

I miss the sky of days gone by
before the roar of aerosol sprays,
electronic noise from power arrays,
when trust was met in a stranger's eye.

If the stars disappeared, would I notice?
Our arrogant glare dispels the divine
shredding our trail with stinking decline
in our dark corner of the cosmos.

It's clear we're been pinned to the corkboard
to mercifully sequester our vice
from enlightened star travelers seeking
the light within every random core.

Someday I will mine my loving shine,
spirit and energy shall combine
when I ask why the breath of your sigh
hastens the pace of verve's alibi.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2009

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September 19, 2009 at 11:31 AM
The deterioration of our atmosphere is a very real concern that I share, John. You can still see the stars here in Florida, but on a recent visit to New Jersey all I saw was grey smog every day. Technology's noise pollution only adds to the eradication of a peaceful environment. Very powerful write, beautifully penned. Love, Carolyn
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September 19, 2009 at 9:59 AM
Love the nostalgia of the first stanza. Nicely done. Keep writing. Sara
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