Another Earthly Transient

I observe the far constellations with the hurry of a passerby; the lightness of my steps becomes-the shadow of another earthly transient. Galileo never missed one, he refused to be that cynical astrologer; his work started an evolution-the age of invention for another earthly transient. Aristotle had respect for Nature and its creatures, an astute philosopher; his theories seem so intricate-the pure philosophy of another earthly transient. World power reflects that of the Roman Empire: belligerent and cruel; another emperor will reign and become-the image of another earthly transient. I am the philosopher that no one hears-an unappreciated thinker; my testimony bears a hard truth that scares all-Am I another earthly transient?