Sitting here gazing up at the stars,

When I begin to wonder about Planet Mars,

Far, far away in distant space,

About the red coloured planet my heart starts to race,

Soon I will be leaving and on my way,

But I don’t think I’m ready for this important day,

My family have been supportive, thoughtful and Kind,

That’s why I am finding it hard to leave them behind,

A letter, a photo and a keep sake,

To help my heart preventing to break,

My trip will be long and lonely from the start,

But I will hold my family close deep in my heart,

But being able to see them brings me great hope,

Because I can take my brothers telescope,

I will wave and smile when I see them each day,

And remember the words they used to say,

Be brave, strong and don’t think of the pain,

Because one day our arms tightly will hold you again.