Some Stars Burn Brightly

  A fusion-flash of inspiration before they stand at the peak

  They do not know how far they'll go, how far their light will reach

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  But that's not why they do it. Perhaps it's just as well.

  That they do it not for us but do it for themselves.

  To prove simply that it can be done.

  To damn the naysayers. To just have fun.

  To forge the path. To light the way.

  Their trials another form of play.

  And now at sunset the track is laid

  Gone is one who's welcome was never outstayed

  Now is for us to walk in giant's footsteps

  To make the most of what they've left.