Scott Jacobson

We Only Have This Moment

I am a shooting star.

Don’t downgrade me by calling me a meteorite.

I have traveled eons through the dark cold

Vacuum of space to get here.

It is okay to wish upon me.

After all, I have been wishing

To meet you all of my existence.

I can feel my consciousness igniting.

We only have this moment.

Two stars separated by the atmosphere.

Have you ever fallen from heaven?

All of us are forced to come down to earth

Sooner or later, but only a few survive

To sing about the journey and eat ice cream.

I have a fever. 

I am afraid I will burn up

With all my unspent desires

Leaving a trail of light across your sky.

Reach your hand up to catch me

If you can.

If not, remember me

Long after I am gone.