Notes About The Poem

 For Chetta Achara's "Science Fiction Poetry Contest"

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Moon Vacations in 2050

For those who qualify for this costly trip,
permits will be given for travel to the moon.
Friends, family, or lovers may apply as a unit
for this one and only “out-of-the-world” experience
lasting no more than one week.

Since the moon has already been colonized
by the greatest of our world’s minds,
moon vacations are comparable to 
educational fun field trips where folks
will view mankind’s unique adjustment to moon life.

To qualify, people must pass a test
involving simulation of space travel.
Both adults and children must also pass a test
determining their ability to cope with the experience.
Those with criminal records need not apply.

Having qualified, my husband and I enter daily
free lotteries within our designated small region.
With a chance of one out of a thousand each day,
we figure we will get our trip before we die.
We can’t wait to view earth from the moon!
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Kerr Avatar
November 7, 2025 at 2:40 AM
Belated congratulations, Andrea. I love the dry whimsy permeating this work and the high literary standard. Howard
Achara Avatar
February 5, 2024 at 2:08 PM
Congratulations on your placement in my Science Fiction Poetry Contest. I love the premise of a lottery for trips to the moon. Where do I sign up? Chetta
Dietrich Avatar
February 5, 2024 at 9:48 PM
Thanks, Chetta. I appreciate that. I love sci Fi and just wish I could have been a bit more creative.
Lamoureux Avatar
February 5, 2024 at 12:26 PM
I would buy a ticket. This is not probably that far off. Congrats on your win Andrea.
Hind Avatar
January 31, 2024 at 1:31 PM
I would love to go to the moon! An pleasure, no really, lol <3
Dietrich Avatar
January 31, 2024 at 9:54 PM
Cool
Beaufort Avatar
January 31, 2024 at 8:32 AM
The "lunacy" has already started on a small scale as private industry has been opening up spaceflight to millionaires. I did enjoy reading this as it expresses a certain longing that some must feel to be part of this craze. You capture these contest entries so well.
Dietrich Avatar
January 31, 2024 at 9:53 PM
It would be ok to go but I am content as a homebody. Could never afford this anyway!
Peranteau Avatar
January 30, 2024 at 3:20 PM
so, will you be permitted to bring the elegant sufficiency for you and hubby, az in your, "Spice of life", or will it be, nuts and coctails/mocktails ;) i like earth tooo much Andrea....send me Soupmail when y'all git there vooman '] hope vinter's treat'n you great thus far dear poet...stalk'n your writes to find a Winter testimonial ,) much love
Dietrich Avatar
January 31, 2024 at 9:52 PM
I could not care less to go to the moon. This is just for a sci Fi entry. Our winter is fairly mild. So we are fine
Theraven Avatar
January 28, 2024 at 10:44 AM
Hello there, Now this is a vacation that tops Saint-Tropez. One of these days, one of these days! Bang, zoom.., you're going to the moon Andrea! -Ralph Kramden
Baker Avatar
January 27, 2024 at 9:13 PM
The trip of a lifetime, Andrea. Sara and I would love to go, but Sara is afraid of heights, no way this trip will be okay. :-) Good luck in the contest. Bill
One Avatar
January 27, 2024 at 11:51 AM
Very creative Andrea.. Best of luck in the contest..
Andresen Avatar
January 27, 2024 at 11:43 AM
- I wish you an exciting trip, Andrea :) ... (I'll stay at home ... a terribly boring place to go ... :) - hugs
Cunningham Avatar
January 27, 2024 at 10:18 AM
Well I've been on all the rides in Florida so count me in Andrea. Tom
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