Pioneer

The Pioneer spacecraft, launched in nineteen seventy-two
now roams deep space with batteries flat, and nothing else to do.
There may be chance that it gets found by aliens, I guess,
so on it's hull NASA has stamped a full return address.
Along with this inscription are two figures on the plaque
of what E.T will find should he bring our old spaceship back.
A man stands by a woman,  with one hand raised in the air
(which should cover his naughty bits since both of them are bare)
On first glance to an alien, the differences are slight
so why on earth do we find more differences just to fight?
You're from a different country, different colour, different creed,
if like that plaque we all stripped back there wouldn't be the need
since as a species, human beings, we are the only one
so come on Earth people, group hug, and let's just all get on.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2016

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Marcum Wong Avatar
July 20, 2016 at 12:13 AM
Gathering together as one race, the human race, is on so many minds right now. We poets are writing many poems celebrating that we are all one. I enjoyed this fine example of brotherhood. 7 ; )
Wigley Avatar
July 20, 2016 at 12:29 AM
I'm not one for social media, Connie, but the Soup is an exception. Everyone getting along, with very rare exception, bonded in script. Long may it be so. Viv x
Smith Avatar
July 19, 2016 at 6:25 AM
Well said. We are all just colourful souls here on soup. Was in Lions and in toastmasters. These three have few if any barriers. It is still perception. We choose not to notice colour if someone is famous. Did you follow Paris to Peking vintage car race won by Father and son from NZ. Incredible journey following original route. Incredible car 1929 Packard I think. DAVID SIGNING OUT.
Wigley Avatar
July 19, 2016 at 2:22 PM
Just finished reading a contestant's blog- they're an interpid bunch of Pioneers, too. Thanks for dropping by, David, regards, Viv
Allison Avatar
July 19, 2016 at 2:41 AM
Love the humour but also the message Mr Viv - hope you join in my limerick challenge http://www.poetrysoup.com/poem/at_the_footbridge___limerick_collaboration_809737 lol:-) hugs Jan xx
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