Astralshepherd took this penname in 2003 and began
writing as a form of personal exploration.
What resulted was a series of personally difficult
poems but meaningful to many who read this poets work.
In 2006, Astralshepherd began reading these poems
aloud at open mic. sessions and to anyone who would
stop and listen.
A child of the 50's, a cancer survivor,
married with one daughter, this poet carries the voices
of more than six decades of life experience and
unique perspectives into a new millennium.
You can find many of Astralshepherd's poems at Allpoetry.com.
integrity plays
an integral part
when intellect stays
an emotional heart
...
Echoes of summer fill the air
where barefoot children danced and played
grassy meadows now lie bare
in a seasonal passing parade
...
I stand here in the bright morning light
as the day begins as it always has
within the folds of time’s memories,
remembering how my life used to be.
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