Aftermath
We heard from the Cape, that orders have been given
For we must retaliate, our enemies to be driven
To be circling the earth on this fateful day
No contact with our loved ones, as the atoms below us play
The feeling as we orbit as we watch the vapour trails
Explosions so unbelievable, watching nations on earth impaled
Mushroom clouds expand whilst their sonics resonate
Like ripples on the water they drift freely interstate
Atomic atmosphere abounds, for the earth we cannot see
Mans history in modern warfare, was always intended to be
Us seven on the Shuttle now orbiting for half a year
View many changes on our planet, when we land what do we fear
Scrambled messages we have received, telling us where to land
Remembering the day when we left, we never could have planned
Our destination advised, to the Salt Flats of Utah now set
Six months orbiting the heavens, being spared heartfelt regret
From what we viewed above, to the landing site we head
Touching down we're met by officials, what we're told is not easily said
A rogue faction had triggered an attack, the outcome, Atomic War
I can't begin to tell you my thoughts, for man, I begin to abhor
We are taken to Los Angele's, suited to protect from the fall
Passing carnage so indescribable, witnessing mans eventual appal
Where once stood icons, that thrived with modern life
Now stand tattered and jagged torn, irradiated in atomic strife
Shadows of the former, silhouette where they fell
Children, families and individuals show fear in deadened yell
Skeletal shapes lie spread, whilst little life shows face
As we pass past twisted wreckage, viewing mans disgrace
Sporadic spotlights shine, as if clearing to start anew
Looking back as we reach our destination, a city in war torn spew
We turn to each other in silence, viewing but we can't comprehend
Such an intelligent form of life, can take us to disaster send
http://www.thehighlanderspoems.com/fantasy-17.php
Copyright © James Fraser | Year Posted 2010
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