Days on end floating
In the dark reaches of
Space.
Time passing when
Reasoning disappears.
Attention lingers only briefly.
Clear skies to Earth.
Torn spots appear deadly
In spacesuit. Time to sign
Off.
Never going home.
About the Creator
Barbara Gode Wiles
Barb is a young widow, having lost her husband and best friend at the age of 55. She is now devoted to her two daughters and her two beautiful granddaughters. Her dog is a constant companion.
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