Deadly DISTRACTION

Lost in Space

By Barbara Gode WilesPublished 3 years ago • 1 min read

Photo by NASA on Unsplash

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.

sad poetry surreal poetry

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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