Classmate Poem

Alex by Sarah Coleman The life of an only child The last of a family name, The source of its continuance. Who returns for his parents Despite the cold and silence of snow. The caretaker of the caretakers. Human blend of Asia and Europe Back and forth between the two As each week comes and goes. It is intrinsic to human nature to have the same goals  And to help each other push past the limits of the sky. He is among those who reach for the planets Beyond the gravitational pull of home Past the moon To play amongst the galaxies As home drifts along like a dust mote in the light. His expression remains stoic As he stretches towards stars.