Baa continued

"Baa", Bylon fell into a soft woolen sigh,

Hoping a bright star would cross the great sky.

For these now were the long nights of the year

And to miss her nightly wish was her humble fear.

To be safe and keep healthy, and also from harm

Was a wish she'd kept constant for those on the farm.

But tonight the stars set still in their twinkling

And for hope of a change, Bylon had just an inkling.

Zyon, the lion had sprung from the sun,

Come out of the union with the infinite One.

Born of fire, his desire was to teach what he'd learned

From inside the live spirit, whereas he had burned

For more knowledge, more wisdom and that in between,

From experiences he foresaw and those he had seen.

His fiery launch propelled him to the planet of life

Where he wished to release at least one lamb from strife.

Her eyes, they met the fire from afar

Happy at last to see her shooting star.

She knew she had waited for this night to come

And as it drew nearer, she became numb.

It was brighter than any she'd seen before.

A brilliant blue-violet emerged from its core.

Larger in size it grew as it approached.

A ball of flames and sparks burst when our sky it touched.

With this fiery display, Bylon's mouth was agape

Gasping in awe with the flames taking shape.

They formed a large head atop a four-legged frame.

As she noticed its tail, she heard "Zyon's my name."

"I will not harm you, please trust me", he demanded

"As you can see, I've not burned where I've landed"

"Your fleece won't catch fire, for the flames are illusion,"

"Made of pure light to aid my propulsion"

Bylon's fear soon faded from Zyon's assurance.

Still she was amazed by the recent occurrence.

She managed to mumble some sort of a greeting.

She admitted "I'm humbled by this fantastic meeting."

"Your majestic appearance has built my suspense."

"I imagine your purpose here is just as intense."

Zyon now brightened with his chance to speak,

"My Father was right, you're incredibly meek."

"Of course all that he says is always the truth"

"And I'm happy he sent me in the prime of your youth."

"For the task he set forth for me to present"

"Is much more marvelous than my display of descent."

"You have been chosen to journey the planets within"

"This system of orbs where they do more than spin"

"Their attitudes differ as do the animals here."

"And the attributes they share most subtly appear."

"In fact, as we pass the atmosphere here and now..." "We're already in outer space!" She exclaimed "Wow!" "We've decided on lady's first, my Father and I."

"So off to the planet Venus you and I will fly"

Gliding through space guided by a blue-greenish glow,

Bylon's expression inside began to surface and grow.

She smiled with glee, her eyes wide with surprise.

Zyon glowed even greater when he caught a glimpse of her eyes,

A lack of sadness and welled up tears of bliss.

Sooner than she'd thought, they'd arrived to Venus.

Bylon began to sense a magnificent pleasance,

As they crossed over into the planet's comfortable essence.

A complete warming comfort caused her to tingle inside,

While fearlessly floating in a free-falling glide.

The two of them softly landed on billowing gas,

A substance that sustained as planetary mass.

It swirled around and soon started to whisper.

She spoke "I am Venus, please feel at home here."

And Bylon did, as Zyon knew that she would.

For the pure energy surrounding her was only good.

The voice of Venus was like the song of a bird.

The most beautiful sound Bylon had ever heard.

She assured them to be welcome as long as they were there.

Before long, she bid a fond farewell to the pair.

They departed and felt at ease with the journey.

They were traveling now to Mercury, for learning.

For he was the most educated of the bunch,

And they'd arrived there with precise timing for lunch.

Mercury was prepared and shared with them food.

For to do any different would have made him feel rude.

The food was served warm, as was his generous banter.

Playing music with song, he became quite the enchanter.

His charm was abundant, and his knowledge was great.

They had learned much in the time to clear a plate.

Feeling mentally full and digestively fit,

Restlessness set in, causing inability to sit.

Bylon expressed how gracious this time had been.

Zyon agreed, sharing Bylon's ear-to-ear grin.

Mercury gave his regards and bid them a safe and swift trip.

"Hope you catch Mars in a good mood," his departing tip.

Zyon assured Bylon there was no cause for worry.

Off with a flash toward Mars, all around became blurry.

When they came closer to the red planet of war,

They'd heard a loud noise, as if the sky had just torn.

A rippling resonance was felt as they flew through space.

There was a fierce storm brewing at a marvelous pace.

Dense and coarse sand clouds swirled around on the ground.

Flying rock and ferocious flurries created a deafening sound.

"It is frightening," Bylon voiced, "to see such a display."

Zyon assured her, "This turmoil is his only way"

"To express his frustrations and fears open and free."

"And release the pressure that he harbors beneath."

"For Mars is the protector of the bodies in this system."

"As a passionate warrior, he's proud to assist them."

"There's a spot we can land in the eye of the storm."

"As we touch down there, you may feel quite warm."

With a turbulent landing, Bylon felt less at ease.

The storm's cyclonic friction added several degrees.

Enough to make the usually cold planet quite hot.

For this size of a storm, though, this seemed a safe spot.

"To what do I owe the pleasure?" bellowed the red planet.

Mars strives for the best measure, just as he planned it.

"We come with peaceful intent", Zyon now pleaded.

"I'm curious to know your discontent" Bylon bleated.

"Are you actually worried about being attacked?"

"This is more than protection, as a matter of fact."

"This is how I display my deepest passions,"

"Through my physically aggressive actions."

"If challenged, I keep intact my defenses."

"This seems to hone my other present senses."

"Interesting," spoke Bylon "you are quite frank."

"For your honesty and candor, you I do thank"

Zyon added "It's nice that we can feel safe here,"

"In the midst of this, and yet free from fear."

"Regardless, we should probably be on our way."

"It has been nice here after all" Bylon began to say.

Mars bade them farewell, and let up on the storms.

His personality seemed to surface in so many forms.

Bylon, feeling anxious about meeting another,

Said "Let's visit Jupiter, the next planetary brother."

"His large size is quite impressive to me," said she.

"Plus I've heard good things of his philosophy."

Zyon added, " 'tis true, he has quite a broad-mind."

"His nature towards others I find to be kind."

The moons of Jupiter alone were amazing,

Bylon thought, as she found herself gazing.

Io, Callisto, Ganymede, and Europa were just four.

Further observance spotted evidence of even more.

Upon arrival, Jupiter provided a most jovial welcome.

"I'm happy to see you made it this far," he tells them.

Zyon filled him in of how well it had been going.

"Although, I'm sure you will end up knowing,"

"Due to your extensive knowledge of this system."

"Without such data, it would be hard to assist them."

"This is true," acknowledged Jupiter, "of their history, how"

"It relates to all that is to come and what is here now."

"For the cycles that encompass our existence in space"

"Help us observe the rhythm behind their embrace."

"We've seen comets return, and their hint of a path"

"With which we calculate through the precision of math."

"And in turn this must give you a broader perspective,"

Bylon spoke thoughtfully. "It must keep you most active"

"Keeping tabs on this wildly diverse planetary tribe,"

"And in this you must take quite a bit of pride."

"I try to be a modest giant in their midst," Jupiter said.

"Not wanting any of them to think I have a big head."

Zyon thought the large planet to be very admirable,

To speak of his noble role and still remain humble.

Thanking generous Jupiter for his cheery disposition,

The gracious lion reminded Bylon of their mission.

As Bylon gratefully extended a reluctant goodbye,

Zyon launched them up and through Jupiter's sky.

In a twist, a turn and the faintest flicker of his tail,

The two now eyed a course for Saturn and set sail.

Bylon was suddenly amazed by the sight before her,

Brilliantly colored rings that beckoned any explorer.

Zyon explained to her the protection she'd been granted,

From the hot and cold planets on which they had landed.

He also noted that with Saturn it would differ slightly,

As his coldness was from inside a place locked tightly.

For Saturn was the most reserved of all planets known,

But from his wisdom we all have greatly grown.

He patiently ponders many mysteries from within,

Giving the necessary thought through meditation.

"I have been expecting you," Saturn gravely claimed.

"It's nice of you to come on the day that was named"

"After an old Italian corn god who once had a week"

"Revered in his honor for which I no longer seek."

"So for all of God's purposes I accept my position"

"Ancient insight bestowed through introspective vision"

"And yet, like most times, I want to be alone."

"So I'll send you two on the way you are going."

From the surrounding rings they took immediate flight

To the planet known for the system's darker side.

This would be Uranus, who behaved a bit odd.

Erratic was his usual behavior, more often than not.

Irritated, the two were told, by immature jests,

Revolving around the name mispronounced, at best.

"Honored indeed was I by Herschel," his booming voice began

"As one of the ice giants that tilts on his side, colored cyan.

Around these parts, Father Sky I am still called

My marriage to Mother Earth has long been annulled,

I'll admit, her grounding effect was a bonus.

My flightiness with many moons has shown us,

That though I possess a multitude of rings in their wake,

One ring fidelity was all Lady Gaia could take.

My matrimonial woes need no longer be discussed.

Your mission to return to her soon is a must."

A homesick earth-born Bylon couldn't agree more

They set sail for Neptune and soon washed up on shore

Zyon's imagination manifested a clipper ship

Upon arrival to the planet, their feet were a-drip.

The spray constantly cast dew-rainbows on their faces,

They'd now stumbled upon the most mysterious of places.

Blue slushy puddles soaked Bylon's fleece and Zyon's mane

Among molecules of water were ammonia and methane