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It’s time to pack the rocket, Because there’s no need for cars. For our first vacay, That’s as far away, As the wonderful world of Mars. Yes that’s what the brochure said; It’s a wonderful world out there. So grab the yout’s, And lunar boots, But don’t forget the extra air. I’ll always recall that first trip; Starting with how to pack. We stuffed the trunk, Coz who woulda’ thunk, We couldn’t bring a luggage rack. Then we fueled her up with the good stuff, To go fifty million miles. Then I guffawed, Let’s send the in-laws, But that made my wife hostile. I told the kids to go to the bathroom, Then they looked at me in a daze. When they found out. We’ll be flying about, Two hundred and fifty days. There was one last major problem; For a request we were afraid to hear. Our son put us on the spot, When he asked to bring Spot; Not this time, he has to stay here. Well that started the bellyaching, That delayed us leaving the house. “Will miss all our friends, For who knows when?” And that stuff was said by my spouse. Thankfully calmer heads prevailed, After toasting with some drink. The kids didn’t peep, And my wife fell asleep, Due to the added drugs, I think? Take off was smooth as can be; Frankly, it was a hoot. Until I realized, High up in the skies, I didn’t pack my bathing suit. When the family finally woke up, We were soaring close to the moon. The kids both cheered, Then said what I feared, “Hey dad, will we be there soon?” Well that was just the beginning, There was more in store for me. When one kid upchucked, And the other one yucked, “Hey dad, I got to go pee!” Then my wife put in her two cents, And asked if I’m driving all the way through? I said we’ll stop for the night, On the next meteorite; What did she expect me to do? At last Mars came into our sights; Talk about being out in the sticks. They asked where we’ll stay? I said, to their dismay, “This rocket doubles as a Motel Six.” We all agreed Mars was wonderful; An exquisite planet in red. We took pic’s big time, Then turned on a dime, And flew back in uncomfortable beds. For Subject Mars Contest Poem is from 2013
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