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Deep Orbit: Tales from the Void

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A series of brief poems that provide a glimpse into the lives of those who live and work in outer space. Located within the opulent orbital colony known as Utopia, a sanctuary created to offer a lavish retreat for the most privileged inhabitants of Earth and space. These poems take you beyond the glamorous exterior and offer a closer look at the hidden lives of Utopia's residents. In a world where aspirations are meant to soar, uncover the quiet truths about life in the final frontier, including the dreams, challenges, and fleeting moments of all who live there, set against the endless stretch of the cosmos. (Book One of the "Deep Orbit" Trilogy)
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Chapter 1 - Utopia, A Palace Among the Stars

In the vastness of space, where the stars burn bright,

There lies a gem that shines through the night,

A beacon of vice, amidst a flash of light,

Where dreams spread wings and dare to take flight.

A true paradise, high above the Earth,

Where joy reigns free, and spirits find rebirth.

Within this realm, the tales unfold,

Of a gleaming city, a haven of gold,

From sparkling pools to streets of steel,

In the void of space, where the silence is real.

Pleasure is boundless, with endless delights,

Where each new day is devoid of plight.

The air within is sweet and pure,

Gardens bloom, and their colors allure.

Leisure surrounds at every corner,

And gravity's light touch makes hearts feel warmer.

Shops that shine, restaurants that glow,

And fountains sparkle with a starry show.

A playground aloft, a haven above,

A place to release, to indulge, and to love.

In Utopia's walls, the rich come and rave,

To live without limits, for every wish they crave.

From towers that rise high to pools that sink deep,

The rules of privilege are theirs to sweep.

Yet even here, danger lurks in the dark,

Where one wrong step can leave its mark.

The cold vastness calls, both silent and wide,

A whisper of danger where none can hide.

Airlocks that hum, shields that bend,

A crack in the glass might bring the end.

But within this risk, a song survives,

Of those who journey, both the weak and the wise.

Stories are woven like threads of light,

In the sky's false canvas, under the endless night.

They laugh, they cry, they dance, they try,

In this fleeting world, where chances fly.

First, there's Emira, captain of the fleet,

A leader of legend, with a destiny to meet.

With eyes that gleam like the stars up high,

She braves the storms others don't dare to defy.

Her heart seeks fun, but knows deep down,

Her journey is far from the final crown.

Then there's Ralo, a man of grace,

His art a reflection of the vacuum's embrace.

In Utopia's halls, his paintings come alive,

A journey of beauty where critics arrive.

His work reaches beyond what we can see,

Capturing mankind's wonders in cold artistry.

Finally, Mia, both young and bold,

Exploring the mysteries of the cosmos' cold.

She searches the universe with an insight so keen,

Unlocking the secrets between realms unseen.

Yet despite her knowledge, she still yet yearns,

To uncover what lies where the stars don't burn.

Utopia's wealth isn't just in gold,

But in stories told by the brave and the bold.

Of lovers who meet under the soft air's hum,

Of those who question, who dare to become.

Though crafted, this world is still very real,

With lives and passions that time cannot steal.

Yet the universe beyond still whispers clear,

Though Utopia shines, it is not without fear.

For in the emptiness, the truth remains true:

To live here means confronting the void, too.

The fear of the unknown, or the crack in the glass,

The knowledge that nothing is fated to last.

Utopia stands, a testament bright,

To human desire, to reach new heights.

A palace of joy, of dreams, of light,

Where life is grand... or so it seems....

But beneath the shine, behind the glow,

There are secrets abundant where the shadows grow.

For all that's made, there's still a desire,

A longing that reaches ever higher.

To love, to lose, to rise, to fall,

In Utopia, where you can have it all.