They sent a craft into space today.

I am not sure I understand why.

I suppose space is the back up plan. The place we can “run” to when we have messed things up beyond repair here on Earth.

I suppose space, with the cumbersome suits and lack of oxygen and water is hope for some.

I wonder if those astronauts, looking up, look back, watch the world they know burn below them, wonder if it will all still be there when it is time for them to come back, question why love is such a difficult path, why distance is easier than closeness, ponder if we deserve a second chance.

While those of us left below, look to the skies, will the flashes to be lightning, the rumble thunder, hope for simpler things, take a breath and pray for rain.