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Ten thousand years at sea in a star-ship’s dome
I sail the galaxy, I scribble letters home.

And fifty thousand years pass before I learn
Earth-folks’ loyal tears weep for my return.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2009

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February 1, 2009 at 12:27 AM
Thank you for supporting my contest Steve.Rgds Brian
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January 31, 2009 at 7:18 PM
Did you find any intelligent life during your travels? This is a clever write...will have to read more of your work. Donna G.
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