Cosmic Shake-Up In 2006
So sorry, Pluto! You cannot be deemed
“ninth planet” anymore because there’s been
a redefining that eliminates
you from the list of planets. Since you’re kin
to the remaining eight, you will be called
“dwarf planet.” This downsizing of the list
must be a blow to your esteem. Please know
some people will be shocked, and you’ll be missed!
You’re really little, smaller than some moons!
There’s no choice; you must be reclassified.
So much has changed since your discovery
in nineteen-thirty. Science can’t abide
your presence on a list where you just don’t
belong! It’s sad to strike so hard a blow
on one far from the sun and always dark.
Your time is up. Now, off that list you go!
information from nineplanets.org and solarsystem.nasa.gov/planets/Pluto
Date: October 8, 2017
Contest Title: The Cosmos
Sponsor: Thvia Shetley
Post Comments
Poetrysoup is an environment of encouragement and growth so only provide specific positive comments that indicate what you appreciate about the poem. Negative comments will result your account being banned.
Please
Login
to post a comment
Turn off ads, get more exposure for your poetry, and get more features with a
Premium Membership.
