Ephemeral

A poem by Sarah Mann

Sarah Mann is a Christian, writer, musician, and lover of all things whimsical. When she isn't working on her college courses or writing the latest chapter in her novels, she enjoys reading, exercising, watching movies/shows, and spending time with her family and friends.

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Only for a moment do we see the rocket’s light

As it thrusts into the sky beyond the stars;

It only takes ten seconds to see a man take flight.

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Space travel is what history aims to write

While scientists dream of reaching Mars—

Only for a moment do we see the rocket’s light.

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Humans stare up into the sky at night,

Thanking the Lord that this beauty is ours:

It only takes ten seconds to see a man take flight.

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Decade after decade man reaches new heights,

And time moves so fast that we forget how far.

Only for a moment do we see the rocket’s light.

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But if we never forget the wonder of the sight

And keep dreaming of the beauty in the stars,

It only takes ten seconds to see a man take flight.

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Galactic wonder is amazingly bright

In a world where people can move fast in cars—

Only for a moment do we see the rocket’s light:

It only takes ten seconds to see a man take flight.

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