gazing out the capsule window, the infinite expanse unfolds, reminding me of an intimate journey not unlike the wayward paths donkeys often tread on earth. there's a pre-existent bond, a cosmic statute that seems to guide their steps, an unseen force that we, too, disown as we coast among the stars. it's here, floating in the void, that i recommence pondering the gentle, steadfast companionship these creatures offer, much like the celestial bodies that accompany us in the silent dance across the universe. their presence, though humble, carries the weight of constellations, inviting us to explore connections both grand and grounded.