Sputnik-1

The first steps of humankind, a prime glance at what’s to come Ascertain this is not impossible, and explore the unreachable Overcoming the distance Grasping what seems so far Looking up at the sky, wondering what and why How long before we hold this place? Draw new lines on the celestial map Some day these lands will be ours Fathoming these stainless paths, assembling frail sheet metal Drag us away from old Earth, and slash a way trough the uncharted Overcoming the distance Grasping what seemed so far Looking up at the sky, wondering what and why How long before we hold this place? Draw new lines on the celestial map Some day these lands will be ours Tiny shreds of consciousness in the cosmic ocean Remember the pioneers, forever sealed in our hearts The lane has been paved by others before us Clearing the scape for those who shall expand the trail Fellow traveller exploring the skies Secluded pathways orbiting our world Astral empire designed in aether Celestial spheres looming within reach The cradle is way too narrow - Borderlines ought to be crossed More awaits to be seen elsewhere - Remote shores calling are for harvest Printed feet into stranger dust - Further havens to be called home A bold flag floating into the void - The claim of stars has now begun Overcoming the distance Grasping what seemed so far Looking up at the sky, wondering what and why How long before we hold this place? Draw new lines on the celestial map Some day these lands will be ours

Submitted by Morgoth — Apr 25, 2025