Countdown

The engineers grow quiet, and the countdown begins.

Ten…

A cold fear settles over me.

…nine…

My hands are shaking.

…eight…

Breathe. Just breathe.

…seven…

Slowly, in and out.

…six…

Ad astra. Ad astra.

…five…

O my Earth, my darling Earth!

…four…

All system go.

…three…

…two…

Ooooooooooone