A Finite Distance
by Susan Zahn
watching
the troops celebrate
i feel happy for them
they've earned
this victory
if only i could share
feel their
invincibility
but i cannot
knowing too many not here
now
brave soldiers and friends
sacrificed
alderaan
though
i can't share
won't share
they are welcome to their
relief
i am happy for luke
he seems to have found his
place here
and captain solo
i am happy for as well
he
has what he wanted
part of me wants to cry in outrage
at
their enjoyment
while i stand here
slowly draining of
meaning
