The Poet Sky

Thrown off a shooting star, I drifted through space I watched stars pass by, but none offered me their light Then I found your star with its pale glow I basked in its light, and offered what I could of my own

Every time I make a mistake That mistake creates another vulture circling Hanging there, waiting To remind me of that time I was less than I could be

I took roots and stood still allowing the world to pass me by Until I looked up one night and saw a shooting star fly by

Your humor used to bring people together You spoke of family, of kids growing up in tough times We laughed with you about it Never knowing with whom we were laughing

(Told from the perspectives of Toad and Moon from Girl in Red)

(Toad) I never knew how to be strong I always thought there was something wrong with me, but she made me see And now the only person who believed in me is gone

(Moon) I believe in you too I only wish I knew what to do I'm always too confused To be of any use But I'll try to be here for you

(For My Uncle Tommy)

You closed your eyes and spread your wings But you didn't fly away I know why; you were afraid

I know it's hard when I go away It'd be easier if I could always stay But here's a promise to you I'll always come back for you

In spite of the times we yelled at one another We got through it together To the years of spaceships and video games Of action figures and code names Through that whole time our friendship survived

Beware the Shadow People That sit in the dark corners They shout and mock Where no one can see them

It's staying together while being hundreds of miles apart It's rolling your eyes and smiling It's missing someone when they're far away It's accepting someone for who they are