They fight, because its all he knows now.
Once he knew love
he knew family and warmth. A home
arms to return to. He knew
eternity in her eyes and infinity in
her naked body, in their bed.
Once he had known
a future because of
her. Once he might have grown a garden
in the summer and love in the cold winter
nights. She would bake for the children, he
would teach them to be brave.
Once he was brave.
But now the past and the future are gone,
and he has seen infinity elsewhere; in the stars.
Now all that exists is this moment, and the
thrill of naked steel, and the need
to get off this godforsaken rock.
Into the skies.