Harry Horsman Poet Rhyme

Misery On Mars

This journey of disclosure
The first to this world,
A forsaken exposure
A planet unfurled.

A constant gaze at twilight
To spy just a glimpse,
A distant glance of starlight
The eye seldom skimps.

The mornings have not spoken
All life remains still,
Dawn’s chorus has not woken
Bleak this ice age chill.

A barren place the cosmos
Without seas of green,
But for those in dire chaos
Sown the human gene?

Earth i need to feel your grace
Touch the dew the rain,
Just to dwell within your race
Walk a country lane.

Oh! Joy of humanity
A portrait of love,
To render one’s sanity
Praise the lord above.

Alas one can only dream
Caress a troubled mind,
In this a different stream
Of the humankind!

© Harry J Horsman  2012

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Mandy Tams The Golden Girl October 29, 2012 at 7:44 AM Love this one harry its so gentle and yet strong and i love the "Joy in humanity stanza. Love it xx

Apoorva Patrikar September 4, 2012 at 2:48 AM i like ur poem :)

Elizabeth Wesley May 18, 2012 at 8:13 PM What a great title Harry, wouldn't it be perfect to send all those in misery to Mars. Your descriptions are fantastic and I loved reading this! LUv, Lizzie

Robert Pettit May 9, 2012 at 2:05 PM This reads as if written by Elton John's "Rocket Man". I had to see this one out of curiosity. Good write.

Poet Destroyer A May 6, 2012 at 8:23 PM Hi Harry, back here again.. I like the first journey into a new barren cosmos. I imagine the point of view here is not human. If one day we can share our earthly grace to all of whom can't feel our joy and love and all emotions set aside. That will be the day, our humanity will rise as one.. enjoyed your last 4 ending lines the most.. thank you...pd

Wilma Neels May 6, 2012 at 2:53 PM Your imagery is just awesome Harry. This is a great entry for the contest ;) hope you had a fabulous weekend... Love Wilma

David Williams May 6, 2012 at 1:09 PM Harry, a new world indeed, good luck..David

Andrea Dietrich May 6, 2012 at 10:08 AM yours is an awesome entry for the new world contest . Poignant one, harry. You write so well on such themes.

Anne-Lise Andresen May 6, 2012 at 9:54 AM What would we do without dreams and fantasy....... no poems written.... no joy. I like it Harry, well written. Have a nice day. - oxox love Anne-Lise

Joann Grisetti May 6, 2012 at 7:41 AM Wonderfully descriptive in your imagery. Is this for the new world contest? If so, youo should do well.

Poet Destroyer A May 6, 2012 at 6:30 AM Good morning Harry, I love this poem. Everything about it. I'm adding this to my favorites. I'll be back later-on today to comment from my computer. I'm on my phone right now. And I can't comment the way I want..hugs -pd