Evolution of Belly

Duke watched you grow, then Titan took flight, Each a bright comet in your heart’s endless night. Shot guns with me, played dolls in the glow, Cruncher your pal, sparked dreams long ago. Frank shamed me right, got Butterscotch that Christmas, Your smile lit the galaxy, no wish left to miss. At twelve, you dove deep, a nebula’s grace, Scrawled signs in the water—your quirks I embrace.Left hip, my shadow, you trailed through the void, Best dive buddy ever, no star could destroy. Starset’s our pulse, Saturday’s cosmic routine, Gearing for wrecks, chasing worlds in between.Mortal Kombat, Mario Kart, we’d battle and shout, Call of Duty called later, we’d snipe our way out. The Expanse fueled our dreams, Rocinante’s bold run, Rocket ships your destiny, born for the sun.Mars is your beacon, SpaceX your grand quest, You’ll dance on red stardust, leave Earth to its rest. Grimes lights your fire, Elon’s stars guide your way, A cosmic trailblazer, no fear in your play.Tried Embry-Riddle, my school, to align, But one semester showed your heart’s truer design. Army called loud, like your dad, you stood strong, Chopper dreams faded, now drones sing your song.Still chasing the cosmos, with wings or a spark, Aerospace in your soul, you’ll ignite in the dark. Twenty-two, Basic’s done, you’re a star on your own, Leaving home ached, but our bond’s carved in stone.Rocket ships lift you, my pride’s cosmic blaze, You’re fearless, my girl, through the galaxy’s maze. When black holes loom heavy, and skies stretch too far, I’m your gravity, holding you, my guiding star.From Tara’s soft gallop to breadcrumbs we’d share, Cereal on the toilet, your throne without care, From dives to the heavens, through laughs and through tears, I’m here, kid, your orbit, through all of the years.