Ode to Data

(Poem written by Captain Nightjay)
In spite of that you are an Android, your smile still warms my heart
I feel tears come to my eyes every time we part
The stars call me when they twinkle from above, but I’ve always known my true home is with you.
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Always dutiful, always rational, altruistic;
You will forever be the one I strive to find in this vast universe.
This massive space above and around,
How spectacular it is that I have found you through it all.
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You, the one I most desire. 
The one that makes my heart go ablaze with a raging fire.
No matter how far or how near, not ever will I have fear,
Because I know you will be there, my dear sweet Data.
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You stay unassailable to who you are,
Not timorous to fight, to give up your life.
No matter the prospect, 
You care for those around you.
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I find the love in you the most remarkable thing, for an android is what you are.
You strive and yearn to become more human, O Data.
But look, can’t you see? You are human to me.
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Though you may not be sentient to others,
I nonetheless consider you a true and valued friend.
Day in and day out, you will forever have a place in my heart.
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