As I hear the countdown that places a blanket of dread over me

The rumbling begins.

My palms sweat as I take breaths in and out, one to three.

This heavy suit is killing me…

Soon the big titanium rocket takes off,

We head into space.

Its beautiful, but I start to cough…

Darkness overtakes my vision,

And my heartbeat starts to pace.

But soon…

Lightness starts to take place.