Fallen Star

In the heavens above on any given day Countless stars are born to blaze the skies Trillions speak their truth through verse and song As they praise, inspire and light the path Fallen star brings joy he twinkles and shines Both Man and creature in wonderment gaze In the middle of the winter of ‘78 Formed and fashioned in love by the Master’s hands The young star set forth toward his destiny ‘cross millions of galaxies constellations far Reaching earth’s galaxy along the Milky Way To add brilliance and illuminate our world This perilous journey he was called to make Proved daunting too complex to accomplish alone Distracted by forces beyond his strength He strayed and fell as countless before Anger and pride as companions he chose Would retard his progress yet for a while The Master keeping watch over his universe Saw the young star unguided he stumbled he fell God projected his will providing another way out In wisdom with calm resolution he allowed him to fall Through the fire refined like silver and gold Preparation confirmed the journey to complete There’s a new day coming just over the horizon When Fallen star will arise fired and strong In the interim all plans are made fool proof Tools are honed cleaned and sharpened For this journey a lifetime to make Fallen star aims high to blaze the skies For Jimmy M. with love--*