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When I recall the beginning,
and am now facing the end,
life has become very real,
it is no longer "Let's Pretend."

Why are some people, contrarians,
always seeking an argument,
taking time from others,
without paying life's rent.

There is nothing free, in this World
and there may never be.
Even "free love"
is never cheap or free.

Pave the way to the stars,
please do it for she.
Help her to find her way
as she is important to me.

The Sun arose this morning,
spreading its warm rays,
across field and mountain,
ocean, lakes and streams.

A warming Sun, growing plants,
makes my heart sing,
music to my soul. I want to spend
more time with my loved one,
before she leaves or is gone.

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So long tomorrow.
Goodbye yesterday.
What happens today,
When you've gone away?

Wind and rain,
splattering the glass,
freshens the air,
as a storm just passed.

Rocks and soil,
sprinkled with rain.
Dimpled the look,
no longer just plain.

When angels sing,
their voices sweet,
what a divine,
heavenly treat.

Lest you think
your lost,
in a heavenly abode,
remember love is no cost.

Writing out the words
which appear in my head,
is the way I remember,
else, I forget is my dread.

NASA Astronomy Picture of the Day:

Now this was a view with a thrill. From Mount Tschirgant in the Alps, you can see not only nearby towns and distant Tyrolean peaks, but also, weather permitting, stars, nebulas, and the band of the Milky Way Galaxy. What made the arduous climb worthwhile this night, though, was another peak -- the peak of the 2018 Perseids Meteor Shower. As hoped, dispersing clouds allowed a picturesque sky-gazing session that included many faint meteors, all while a carefully positioned camera took a series of exposures. Suddenly, a thrilling meteor -- bright and colorful -- slashed down right next to the nearly vertical band of the Milky Way. As luck would have it, the camera caught it too. Therefore, a new image in the series was quickly taken with one of the sky-gazers posing on the nearby peak. Later, all of the images were digitally combined.

Photo by Nicholas Roemmelt (Venture Photography)