Beyond the Stars 

January 25, 2026

I daydream about standing on the lunar ground,
Observe the silence and no earthly sound.
Earth would look like a tiny blue marble,
Hmm! It seems like a story of Marvel.

It is the Universe, where darkness is your only friend,
An endless journey where time may never end.
Are black holes a gateway to know more?
While these white holes are still a scientific lore.

Oh, these beautiful spiral and elliptical galaxies,
Our own Milky Way is bounded by the dark matter.
Our acquaintance Andromeda is spectacular yet so scattered,
The idea of sharing time in outer space makes me feel better.

Leaving these petty earthly chores,
I really want to soar and explore.
This beautiful cosmos could be a door to heaven,
I want to explore you twenty-four seven.

*Dedicated to my little space scientist –My son Eklavya Kansal

Richa Walia

Dr. Richa Walia is an Associate Professor at the Centre for Gender Studies at the Institute for Development and Communication (IDC), Chandigarh, with over 11 years of rich experience in research and teaching, specializing in gender studies. Dr. Walia has contributed to numerous research projects, policy evaluations, and publications.

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