Fifty Years Ago This July

Fifty years ago this July Three American astronauts put the lie to 'Why' On the surface of the Moon they made a pinpoint landing Primitive technological devices notwithstanding We thought the era of space exploration had started But after only six more missions, the Moon we departed For 47 years now we haven't been back It is raw courage, or determination, that we lack? Sad to say, it's a fundamental distortion of human vision No longer do we look outside ourselves for challenges to meet and surpass We've become self-absorbed narcissists, content to sit on our arses This diminution of our vision comes at a steep price When the going gets rough, be it at home or abroad Our instinct is to give up, not to make sacrifices