First Baby In Space

Born on the moon
one sixth of earth’s gravity
Reentry approaching
would your skeleton hold

Bones forming soft
g-forces awaiting
To welcome you home
—or break the new mould

(Listening To Mindscape: November, 2023)
Copyright © | Year Posted 2023

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