how far are the stars
give me a burst of energy
so I may repair your smile
I will unroll the red carpet
and hold out my hand
taking your photograph
as you approach
one step at a time
neither quickly nor slowly
how it seems the whole world
is watching & wondering
imprecisely how far
are the stars from here
may two thousand twenty-one
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