you’re the captain of your ship
fueled up for take off
your clothes no longer have value
those that you’ve loved
they’ll miss you when you’re gone
you won’t be coming back
only forward from this point forward
interplanetary exploration
outerspacial glazing
gazing deep within in your soul
is emptied and exposed
waiting to be refilled and replenished
with a renewed sense of purpose
and direction set for earthless
bound for something new and shiny
no matter how tiny it may seem
you set your sights high
expectations low
certain of your destination
uncertain of your destiny
glowing off in the distance
patiently and eagerly waiting
for you to touch down
on her body’s water and soil
to be explored and discovered
from highest peaks to deepest depth
ready to receive or reject you
not knowing what she may be
fully capable of
sparking new life and energy
or merely just
another volatile fiery star
dying to burn you to nothing in no time
you’ve done the math and science
the reward has outweighed the risk
all and nothing all at once
you proceed unperturbed
prepared for exogenesis