220: Experiment Earth

Contradictions too vast to contemplate,
here, but not
gone, but here
an end with a beginning, yet ended with permanency
everything the same and yet all changed
life continues, yet simultaneously stops.

What life?

Why is the world turning even now
and grass standing tall where manicured lawn should be?

How can life go on, when life has stopped?

Insignificant!
We are as pollen grains stuck to the hind legs of a bee
carried by vast forces beyond our understanding
vital parts of ecosystem Gaia
individually insignificant
yet potent as a mass.

You are gone and nothing has changed
it is as if, you never were.

These cherished objects, carried lovingly south
will mean nothing when I too depart.

Our tenure here exposed as a hologram
a play from which you exited stage left.

We do not have life
just mechanical functions within a complex machine
demonstrating potentials
power switched on/off at will
gene pool Earth
an experiment in genetics and human nature.

I wonder how we compare to Kepler-452b?

Are we performing well?

What did my Mother’s life
contribute to the collective knowledge?

Me, I suppose.

Will she be recycled, upcycled, reused?

Am I the upcycling?

How will the experiment end?

Questions too vast to contemplate,
I am here, but not
life unreal without you.

Lady Satellite

199: Time for Reflection

Heart strings held taught
feel the tug of your anxiety.
Sensations magnified
in the still of waiting.
Miles are meaningless,
anguish nips the air
and jangles my nerves
unexpectedly.

There is much to consider

Death the philosopher approaches
his lesson is procrastination’s antidote.
As responsibility passes
to another generation,
He urges you to live.

Lady Satellite

88: A Reminder

It’s not my time
To leave this plane.
You gave me a scare
But I won’t complain.

I’m here for the long haul

Not bowing out now
Life’s just got exciting
But Holy Freaking Cow!

When you came out of the dark
Like the angel of death
You made me wonder
About life and the rest.

I thought about dying

And what a waste that would be
So many things still to do
And places to see.

Just started a new job
in a place that I love
Writing is great
I can’t get enough.

Social life is awesome

So many opportunities there
To pursue my dreams
And go who knows where.

No I’m not looking 
My card isn’t marked.
It’s not time to leave
I’ve only just started!

Lady Satellite