Cygnus X-1

In the constellation of

CygnusThere lurks a mysterious, invisible force

The black hole

Of Cygnus

X - 1Six stars of the northern cross

In mourning for their sister's loss

In a final flash of glory

Nevermore to grace the nigh

InvisibleTo telescopic eye

InfinityThe 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 soarI set a course just east of

LyraAnd northwest of

PegasusFlew into the light of

DenebSailed across the milky way

On my ship, the '

Rocinante'

Wheeling through the galaxies

Headed for the heart of

CygnusHeadlong 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

Spinning, whirling

Still descending

Like a spiral sea

UnendingSound and fury

Drowns my heart

Every nerve

Is torn apart