a very long journey

there's nothing to do now but share
we're set on our course to the stars
no reason for worry nor care
there's nothing to do now but share

if we'd had some reason to fear
it vanished before we reached mars
there's nothing to do now but share
we're set on our course for the stars

far beyond where eagles might dare
we've left behind quarrels and jars
our chances have been quaint and rare
far beyond where eagles might dare

the masses will halt now and stare
then get back into their old cars
we've got courage and daring to spare
the masses will halt now and stare

far out in deep space we must fare
beyond old humanity's bars
far beyond your old bluster and blare
far out in deep space we must fare

we've no dread of any nightmare
but for fun we will play our guitars
far out in deep space we must fare
beyond old humanity's bars

june afternoon

leaves shine in the sun
slow wind is almost not there
it is just too hot

ninetyone degrees
the number does not seem real
it is unblinking

we long for cool rain
the grass slowly turning brown
seems a grave warning