Lessons from Astronomy (song adapted from text by Robert B. Hubbell, style: folk)

Lessons from Astronomy (song adapted from text by Robert B. Hubbell, roberthubbell...., style: folk)
I was waiting for the stars to appear
so I could take photos
No amount of worry or
self-imposed haste
will change the flow of time
In a few minutes,
there were too many stars to count.
The night sky had arrived.
Lessons from astronomy
Patience
Find a guide star
Make a plan
Enjoy the view
There are so many stars
in the night sky
that most of them
do not have names.
I waited for a familiar star
to appear.
With Antares as a guide star,
I knew where I was looking.
I could predict
what objects would appear
in the small window
between the trees and peaks.
the camera began
stacking photons
from a nebula
four thousand light years away.
I had time to
sit back in my chair and
stare up at the sky.
I took the time
to enjoy the view.
As long as we are here,
we should enjoy the view.
Lessons from astronomy
Patience
Find a guide star
Make a plan
Enjoy the view
Text adapted by human. Music by AI. Posted with permission.

[@DarrylsB]

Read/listen to Robert Hubbell daily.
Find a guide star.
Enjoy the view.

[@maryalicegehrdes3655]

The poetry of the wise words of Robert Hubbell set to music. Love it.

[@janetholden6102]

Reminds me of Mr. Rogers! I used to watch him after the kids had "outgrown" him for the same reasons I read Robert every day!

[@debracohn667]

I love this--has an Alanis Morrisett feel to it!

[@PatchworkFarmRetreat]

Patience. Find a guide star. I remember when I read that in Robert's newsletter. Meant a lot, and to music? Even more. Thank you.

[@AIMusicFromPoetry]

Agreed! I have been surprised by how much more powerful words can become when set to music. Glad you all have enjoyed it!

[@SusanScolnick]

How surprisingly wonderful!

[@lovethiseileenallen9343]

Absolutely wonderful!

[@rpmorganpe]

This is amazing! Robert's prose put to music. If only we could listen to the news like this!

[@Josser1955]

Yes!

[@AnnaMTavormina]

How fun! Thanks!!

[@GailSteiner]

Stunning ❤

[@phyllisteitelbaum8036]

Excellent!!

[@jimloperfido3573]

"Make a plan and enjoy the view" A life lesson in seven words.

[@beckyhansen5140]

Beautiful!
“Make a plan and enjoy the view.”

[@elainediamond3213]

Robert - truly words of wisdom to guide us! But I don't have a clue how AI does the music!

[@PatLevitin]

love love love -

[@Josser1955]

LOVE THIS! Thank you!

[@roberthubbell4915]

Wonderful! Thanks!

[@Josser1955]

You are inspirational, Robert!

[@margaretd.2490]

Outstanding! Wow, AI nailed it. What software?

[@beckyphillips4127]

This is great!!

[@hallred86]

Whoa, that is amazing.

[@amiekosberg7672]

THIS IS AMAZING!!!!!!

[@elizahill8]

Good advice ❤

[@larreus]

Which AI did you use? Very cool, thanks!

[@MikeHack-e4o]

Very creative!

[@EllenEsq]

Actually love it!

[@HartGinnie]

OMG. That was fabulous!

[@katherinelinstrom3855]

A bit disturbing, yes, but lovely!

[@beckyphillips4127]

Why disturbing?

[@nancyschimmel]

Since the words are about astronomy and the tune is AI generated in "folk style," I'd say this qualifies as a filk song.