‘Big Picture’ by Lawrence Barker

April 19, 2008
Illustration (c) Romeo Esparrago
Illustration (c) Romeo Esparrago

Our long hard trip has left us worn but wise

We learn that matters that look large close by

Can fade to naught when one sees from afar

From Earth, the dying sun filled half the sky

Fourteen light years away scarce does its shine

Stand out from that of any pallid star

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