Higher Flight

Higher Flight

by Trey Campbell

Again I have reached the ends of the Earth

And seen the fog that leads to worlds beyond;

The uncertain future of man's rebirth

To the depths of space where we will abscond.

On moons and near stars we will make our homes,

A new frontier that is for the taking.

As we forge new life in protective domes
And explore what else that may need waking...

Where we'll surely conquer the vast terrain,

And take over these lands like a cancer.

Bringing our problems to this place arcane --

Though we may hope for a tranquil future.

Where in our travels we'll find the answer,

And stich up our Past's wounds with a suture.

This poem is dedicated to the fearless crew of the space shuttle Challenger. Look ahead where we have yet to discover and rest peacefully among the stars above.