Cassini

It’s so important

to give in,

to serve your purpose!

The final orbit

and you sprint

towards the surface!

The mission

is beyond control.

The final sigh.

The last transmission -

curtain call

with no reply.

Shortfall of language –

all the same -

to be erased…

If you must vanish,

why not aim

for outer space?

If you must perish,

why not strive

to change direction?

We’ve learned to cherish,

more than life,

its prime intention...

The grand finale -

ever-splendid,

ever-scenic!

It's time to tally

all and end it

all, Cassini!