So many ancient wonders
within three kilometers
of my position,
an easy walk.
With a bit more mobility,
I could reach
countless treasures.
But most of my time here
will be spent
in a convenient location
with a nondescript view,
Concentrating on the job
I was sent to do.
How much worse
would it be
if instead of a one
trip to Rome
of a series,
I were looking
out my window
at a fine regolith,
Earth hanging
in the
blackest of voids,
precious hours
used for
checklists
and catalogues,
with no prospect at all
of a farewell espresso
within sight
of the Apennines.
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