Sundial

Glance up
at the points above.  Tiny windows miles overhead.
On board the H.S.N. Yiinkf.  Automatic doors
at the gas station on Earth.  The news said
it was coming back.

What the hell is taking so long
to leave.  Three weekends ago.  Four?
The cops still come around.
Ritual 12:15 lunch break.  Oh fifteen?

Turn up the headset.  "Light pollution,"
pass the bills.
Take the smokes.  "Used to be able to see the moon-"

Exit.  What is that ship still doing up there?
Pull 1, flip it lucky, replace.

What does the sunrise look like from there?