Adrift

Suddenly!
Empty space 
Floating through the icy void
My lifeline severed.
I know repair is possible
but
the damage is great
and the tether is almost 
no more.
Frantic!
I scream & kick
trying
to maneuver back
to my ship
It's green windows 
glow 
brighter than I've ever seen them.
Weightless I fear for my very existence
My ship drifts closer then
further away.
It's fuel trails behind
like blonde flowing
hair - wispy and silken.
Tears run down my face 
Scared!
I flashback to a day
on Earth
Warm
Safe
ALIVE!
Now I feel I am dead.
All sensation gone
My mind drifts
again
to words spoken 
and feelings felt.
Extraordinary!!
How could I have 
been so
foolish
My lifeline!
Suddenly I remember 
my ship
It's sleek shape
cuts through space & time
always moving
Elegant
Without my ship Life is
meaningless.
A sand beach
A heart embedded
A message 
DK loves SS
Wow!
How could I have 
been so lucky?
I wonder
as I open my eyes.
My ship is beautiful
and alas I make
contact.
How gentle I 
must be.
Tender - ginger
Do not harm
the nerve center
It's delicate intricacies
entice me to work
quickly.
But slowly is better
Slowly - deliberately
Caring!
I make adjustments and 
I pray
my mistakes
will be forgiven.