"ephemeral"

We can travel through time

by gazing at stars

from light-years away,

we assume that life is temporary,

meaningless,

fleeting,

but the souls on planets

light-years away

with telescopes much stronger

than what we can fathom

will continue to observe

years after your death

and their judgment will remind your

that while life is ephemeral

yours will last forever,

and you assume you hold no meaning

yet you inspire

and aspire

and lie under soft lights

as you whisper the truth

of the goddess within.