Book One --- The Voyage Prologue
In the constellation of Cygnus There lurks a mysterious, invisible force
The Black Hole Of Cygnus X-1
Six Stars of the Northern Cross In mourning for their sister's loss
In a final flash of glory Nevermore to grace the night...
1
Invisible To telescopic eye
Infinity The star that would not die
All who dare To cross her course
Are swallowed by A fearsome force
Through the void To be destroyed
Or is there something more? Atomized --- at the core
Or through the Astral Door --- To soar...
2
I set a course just east of Lyra And northwest of Pegasus
Flew into the light of Deneb Sailed across the Milky Way
On my ship, the 'Rocinante' Wheeling through the galaxies,
Headed for the heart of Cygnus Headlong into mystery
The x-ray is her siren song My ship cannot resist her long
Nearer to my deadly goal Until the Black Hole ---
Gains control...
3
Spinning, whirling, Still descending
Like a spiral sea, Unending
Sound and fury Drowns my heart
Every nerve Is torn apart....