Five billion years —
we must find a new home.
Five billion years —
the earth falls into the sun’s embrace
and will not let her go.
Our species needs five billion years
to burn the dross from our souls,
shame, the wick of the burning candle.
Holy Father-Mother-Creator-God of the galaxies
beyond our own, owner of the infinite
colors of infinitude, let us learn our lessons now
so when this moment comes,
we have already learned to fly.
A Long Perspective 