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Moon and Earth Keep Looping

Far away is not escape; return is not landing.

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Returning to earth is not a simple trip

"I may return to earth" matters because of may. It imagines leaving a scene without proving the exit exists.

The moon pushes the problem farther away

Going to the moon sounds like complete departure, but the next question is what to do now.

The ending keeps the faraway mixed

"I will wait for you on the moon" sounds beautiful, but it is surrounded by toilet, door, and stars. The distance still carries residue.