I sit, reflect on frames of life
pausing, as if each an 8 mm vignette

Standing with friends, supporting
We continue in journey of seen (and unforeseen) destinations

More paying fare to Charon
shortened years of earthly existence;
How many similar stories,
where trajectories end abruptly?

Incline of hope
slope of one plus
Where field of vision is on par with negative
Science, fervently working on reversing pattern
Brethren, there is light
at a speed not fast enough

We await as Stoics
We expect as Optimists

Blessings to all

Odysseus
22 July 2021