shorthalt:

the sailor is guided by the stars, whilst the astronaut above turns dials with careful calculation; navigating, searching, wandering.

the astronaut writes in code and numbers, and the sailor writes in poetry and love letters. they hope to one day speak in a language the both understand.

“is my home the sea, or the land?” the sailor asks.

“is my home the stars, or the land?” the astronaut asks.

“home is with you,” they say to one another.