On the Outer Edges of Space

Some say there are aliens living on the frontiers of space
Who've traveled beyond the boundaries of the known universe
Gotten very near the gates of heaven, spoken face to face

With God in their extraordinary tongue, engaged in commerce
Potentially, of course, since we've not met either of the two
Taking extreme care associating for better or worse

With these alien beings from afar, lest they run us through.
But we have lots of dealings with God, who created it all,
Swearing by all that's holy we give the Almighty his due

Still, somewhere from the reaches of our minds we often recall
The possibility these strange aliens we talk about
Are queuing up on the right side, are standing near heaven's hall

If that is the case, perhaps, we are flirting with harmful doubt
We should expend more effort getting to know those with the clout.

Written April 25, 2021

Copyright © | Year Posted 2021



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Date: 4/26/2021 7:47:00 AM
I fully concur "We should expend more effort getting to know those with the clout." Of course I grew up watching My Favorite Martian and my children grew up with Mork and Mindy!
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L Milton Hankins
Date: 4/26/2021 9:40:00 AM
Thanks, Caren, for your comment and for sharing your experiences. I don't believe we have tapped the surface of these extra-terrestrial resources, and I believe the government knows more than they will tell us.
Date: 4/25/2021 7:05:00 PM
Such an interesting idea! First I've ever heard of it! Queue up, I guess. ~ Pearly Gates, gw
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L Milton Hankins
Date: 4/25/2021 8:52:00 PM
Well, GW, you hear of something new everyday, I guess. Yeah, I think we're probably all in the queue waiting our turn. Who knows?
Date: 4/25/2021 4:43:00 PM
Quite nearly a heavenly write.
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 4/26/2021 3:57:00 AM
Yup, was just being funny...lol
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L Milton Hankins
Date: 4/25/2021 8:52:00 PM
lol. I'd say so on the part of the aliens, Kim, but I'm not so sure we're very near heaven, at all. Probably not esoteric enough to be labeled "heavenly" but I accept your sweet compliment.
Date: 4/25/2021 3:28:00 PM
Nice one...I'm sure these unknown creatures are here...but at the same time, we should concentrate on the immediate needs of mankind and our planet...There are so many things we are yet to understand...Enjoyed it.
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L Milton Hankins
Date: 4/25/2021 4:29:00 PM
Thanks, Arturo. I appreciate your kind comments and wish the best for you. Glad you enjoyed my poem.
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