First To Mars

First to the moon
     first to Mars
   We use AI
     to drive our cars

   Carbon-free emissions
     stockpile of munitions
   Our nation's a superpower
     the world, ours to devour

   Before we strike
     here's what we're like ~
   Execrable, ruthless
     wicked, truthless
Copyright © | Year Posted 2023

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Tor Avatar
July 2, 2023 at 9:15 PM
Who can argue with your truthful words my friend. Penny wise our Leaders are and dollar foolish. You hit the nail on the head Gershon. Your wit I love...
Rolland Avatar
July 1, 2023 at 7:36 PM
very critical ?, i am not so sure, enjoyed my reading, anger can be good
Wolf Avatar
July 1, 2023 at 9:05 PM
???????
Rodrigues Avatar
July 1, 2023 at 5:37 AM
Packing a punch this day…
Wolf Avatar
July 1, 2023 at 9:05 PM
This day... and every day. Hey, hey!
Gentile Avatar
June 30, 2023 at 4:47 AM
Unfortunately, we have demonstrated that haven't we GW! Change starts with one! Happy Friday !!!
Wolf Avatar
July 1, 2023 at 9:14 PM
We are what we are, unfortunately...
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