Page 16 — Wendy Van Camp
Wendy states that the following themed group of SciFaiku, titled “Close Approach,” was inspired by a photo from the recent rover on Mars, showing the vibrant display of the milky way in the Martian night sky.
![](https://starshipsloane.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Starsun.jpg)
Close Approach
dodge radiation
humans reach for god of war
take the close approach
![](https://starshipsloane.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/starsun-line-cropped-final.jpg)
![](https://starshipsloane.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Stand_by_for_Mars_illustration_00.png)
journey through darkness
we are joined with industry
legacy is saved
falling in thin air
breathless anticipation
regolith awaits
![](https://starshipsloane.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/rocket-and-planets.jpg)
![](https://starshipsloane.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/rocket-and-spacesuited-men.jpg)
rainbow galaxies
compete with the stars above me
Mars is now my home