Terra Incognita

Peering beyond reach of human capacity I revolve around the sun in a solar orbit, Looking deep in space for origins of bygone Going way beyond anyone has ever gone, Exploring unknown world of astronomy Searching light from first stars and galaxies Traversing back in time where it all began, Forming our universe after the Big-Bang. Some 13.6 billion light-years my eyes reach, Studying evolution, formation of galaxies, Vast, colorful, mysterious shapes and sizes, Eying origins of life and planetary systems Probing, discovering, unfathomable infinity, For one light-year equals six trillion miles~ A feat, only for the confidence of audacity. I capture images spectacular to every sight, Viewing light that is invisible to human eye Locating nebulae, gas planets, dust clouds, Collision of galaxies where stars are born, Traversing back in time where it all began, Probing galactic universe~ terra incognita. No longer a phantasy, I am real as can be, An eye of science and a mind of curiosity, Intellectual tenacity and proof of ingenuity, In acumen and wisdom of Astrophysicists, I am the bold vision of infrared astronomy, I am the flight vying hypnotic destination Buoying on wings of scholarly inspiration. Much is yet undone, for I have just begun, Orbiting diligently until my work is done, Until dreams become reality of my mission. For insight into creation, I am the ray of hope~ I am the James Webb Space Telescope. August 28, 2022 Placed 1st: This or That, Vol 13 Poetry Contest Sponsor: Edward Ibeh Title chosen: Terra Incognita Note: NASA launched James Webb Telescope on December 25, 2021. Images are being released starting July 12, 2022. You can view the spectacular images at: Webb.nasa.gov Webb is an international program led by NASA with its partners European Space Agency and Canadian Space Agency.