Trajectories (2009)

Through the ocean of space and time
A planet swims into my sight
Moving in graceful curves through my orbit
Shining with a high albedo

I at my telescope try to define
The source of her mysterious light
Failing at science, I fly toward it
Hoping to meet and eventually know

But I, advancing in a straight line,
Keep failing to get my trajectory right
She flees from contact like she can't afford it
Feels like I barely managed "hello"