Astronomy poetry

Man looked up at specks of light – Planets dotted in the skies above Their titles pay homage to deities – Our morning star, Venus – the Goddess of love Save for our own world – our land Earth – named after the soil upon which we stand Night's darkness harbours secrets – provoking fear in ancient times. Comets – eclipses, both viewed as portents - signs Knowledge is power – has always been Technology quashing myths and terrors Apollo 11 conquered the Moon NASA now looking to Mars – We pray for no errors Some ask "What's the point – such a cost Why leave Earth and risk loss?" Some answer "Because we can - Because we are man".