The Landing

one foot then another 
emerges from the capsule

the bloated figure
floats onto the barren crater

each small step creates a new footprint 
on the dry beach

he beholds the earth
the fragile ornament 
hanging by a fishing line
from the tree of naught

the radio waves crash and crackle
behind the mask

the electric filaments leap
and flash back to Houston
where the men in black-framed glasses
shout for joy.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2016

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