For My Hunny

The other day as we were driving back from Chattanooga, Thumper and I noted how visible the stars seemed that night. As I looked out the window Orion stared back at me. As crazy as it sounds, I swear he follows me. Wherever I am, all I have to do is look up into the night sky, and there he is, hovering over me.

I told Thumper everything I know about Orion. He admitted that he had never noticed it, mostly because he didn't know what the constellation looked like. I described to him Orion's belt and sword. When we got home I pointed him out.

I'd once been told that when Jesus comes again he will come from the middle star in Orion's belt. Apparently there is something especially special about that star. Above is a picture Orion's Nebula which is located in that middle star on the warrior's belt. It's been called "The Gateway To Heaven." I'm not sure that I truly believe everything I've heard about the constellation, but it's definitely quite magnificent.

I once wrote a poem about this constellation. It's really not half bad either, and now, this one is dedicated to you babe. I'll never look at these stars the same way again.

Constellation Warrior

Plucking you out of all

Creation with His omnipotent hand and

Erasing your countenance,

He then set you to rule over all.

Thus in these wee morning hours,

I consider it an honor

To be greeted by the flash

Of your mighty sword.

Girding your loins with darkness,

A trio of the finest diamonds

Advertise your identity and

The pathway to eternity.

In awe, the constellations bow

At your every whim,

Reverently standing in configuration

Forming polka dot pictures

Across midnight skies.