Cosmic Adventure
There, upon the launchpad, the countdown proceeds
as bolts explode, and the umbilical apparatus releases,
and massive amounts of energy bursts from engine ignition
to create propulsion thrust and lift-off reaction
for the vehicle’s escape from Earth’s gravitational attraction
in sequential stages, skyrocketing into the orbital trajectory
of slingshot phenomenon to the universe of cosmic adventure,
likened to explorers in olden days piercing the unknown aperture.
Through the porthole, astronauts marvel at the spectacular scenery
as they watch their country on the blue planet disappear gradually.
Emotionally restrained, the astronauts resume their mission,
methodically pushing buttons and recording observations
in a four-dimensional continuum relativity experience,
limited in scope by the laws of scientific ingenuity.
The life of humans is a story of things.
There are 'yesterday things' we have done.
Things from which we have run;
Things that nearly drove us insane;
Things that we will never do again;
The life of humans is a story of things.
There are 'today things' that we are doing.
Things that satiate our entire being;
Things opinionated, personal points of view;
Things limited in scope, not in the local news;
Things that we don't advocate for others to do;
Things long-held and unshakable; nothing new.
Things that are difficult, to which we are addicted;
Things that come and go like the morning dew;
The life of humans is a story of things.
There are 'tomorrow things' that we will do.
Things that mirror and most define who we really are.
Things that we have prepared for, fought for and dreamed about.
Things that we long to do, to accomplish, to leave as a legacy.
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