When rockets fail

When the rocket crosses the pale
With fury and might
They sing "This will make a great tale!"

After decades the engine fails
None can help, and only black fills the captain's sight
Justice isn't fair, she doesn't care

Despite the passion and purpose of the great sail
The rocket begins to driftin forever night
Screaming in agony, the captain still hopes to dare

Then he remembers, mortals are too frail
And so, he embraces his plight
Eyes wide, he smiles, and with one last thrust he steers toward the fiery light