And now we know about inspiration,
how it explodes from inside us just like
this Cone Nebula’s massive gyration
ignites these smaller sun-like stars: a strike
of some magnificent celestial match
sending light years of phosphorus spheres through
swirls of space. From our home on earth, we watch
this gallant galactic shower. Its hues
and blaze remind us how the loving Muse
smiles when we kneel to her, breathes gently on
our candle’s flame, inviting us to use
this swelling glow around us and deep down
within. In the heavens, the light expands.
We feel its fire within our hearts and hands.
Roger Armbrust
May 8, 2007
