Cygnus

I am docked on a planet within the Milky Way Galaxy, deep within the system they call Sol.

I have always nurtured a desire to visit neighbouring systems and maybe find a way beyond into the outer arms of our Spiral. So far our limited technology affords little scope for exploration, let alone travel.

Sadly, even interplanetary travel is as yet a dream to those of us with an eye for Cygnus.

But one day we will break free of our Earthly chains and soar the pathways of Space, though not in my lifetime.

Still, though so docked, a comfortable hillock provides a scintillating glimpse at our nearest neighbours on a clear night. A night when I can look up and dream.