When A Star Dies

Kenneth Vincent Walker

When a star dies

Depending on its 

Size it explodes 

As a supernova 

Or implodes into 

What is known 

As a black hole;

When a star dies 

The universe cries.

The end result is 

Either a Neutron 

Star or a Stellar 

Mass which in turn

Collapses on itself 

With one last gasp 

Into the unknown;

When a star dies 

The universe cries.

Kenneth Vincent Walker is a "New Formalist" poet, spoken word artist, performer and author of Borderline Absurd (An Exercise in Rhyme and Reason), published by Poem Sugar Press/ Community Arts Ink 2015. More recently his work has been widely published in online magazines, journals and blogs. Kenneth is originally from Buffalo, NY and completed his higher education in Canada. He now resides in South Central Pennsylvania where he performs his brand of poetry at various venues throughout the region.