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In the constellation of |
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CygnusThere lurks a mysterious, invisible force |
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The black hole |
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Of Cygnus |
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X - 1Six stars of the northern cross |
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In mourning for their sister's loss |
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In a final flash of glory |
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Nevermore to grace the nigh |
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InvisibleTo telescopic eye |
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InfinityThe star that would not die |
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All who dare |
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To cross her course |
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Are swallowed by |
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A fearsome force |
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Through the void |
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To be destroyed |
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Or is there something more? |
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Atomized at the core |
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Or through the astral door |
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To soarI set a course just east of |
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LyraAnd northwest of |
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PegasusFlew into the light of |
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DenebSailed across the milky way |
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On my ship, the ' |
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Rocinante' |
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Wheeling through the galaxies |
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Headed for the heart of |
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CygnusHeadlong into mystery |
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The X-ray is her siren song |
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My ship cannot resist her long |
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Nearer to my deadly goal |
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Until the black hole |
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Gains control |
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Spinning, whirling |
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Still descending |
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Like a spiral sea |
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UnendingSound and fury |
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Drowns my heart |
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Every nerve |
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Is torn apart |
