First Contact

The radio transmission came from space Originating in a galaxy arm’s spiral spinning place And it returned in 16 days cycle runs A transmission was so very exciting and fun Scientists were baffled by these radio emissions Until one day it changed in its transmission Then a scientist was able to interpret the message Being astounded to what was in the passage You see it wasn’t so inspiring It was a request for tinea cream for a rash so annoying And they wondered how it would be taken by the population Such a simple request as a first message with no elation. © Paul Warren Poetry