Credit Overlooked Rocket

When the capsule opens

And the one who gets

To take the very first one small step

Is over taken and commandeered 
by the C.E.O

And not by the designer , engineer , worker

Or even the orginal person with the initial forethought 

To me that smacks of hypocrisy

As to me again the only lesson 
taught or gained is thus

Is that the only thing that matters
in this modern day is thus

That capitalism and the pursuit of money and fame trumps 

Human endeavor and ingenuity

Not some of the time

But all of the time

Because it seems more about 
a photo- opportunity

Than the actual facts surrounding
the achievement
Copyright © | Year Posted 2021

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