Michael Tor Poet Rhyme

Star People

Orson Welles did an adaptation of "The War of the Worlds"
book written by HG Wells, on Halloween Night Oct 30,1938.
It aired over the Columbia Broadcasting System radio network.
Directed by actor and future filmmaker Orson Wells. It was an
American radio drama through the Mercury Theatre on the Air.
It was a news bulletin for the first 40 minutes suggesting an
Alien Invasion, by Martians. Causing real mass panic through 
out some areas that people were listening. The listening audience
thought it was real, when it was not.
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A farmer and his wife listening to the Broadcast.
                   
   "All my God Phyllis grab the shotgun
and make sure it's loaded!"
   "The Martians, the Star People, their
craft has crashed and exploded!!"

    "I think I saw one out there in the 
dark!!"
     "For heaven sake Carl, lets hurry
 and get in the car!!"

    "I'm not going out there forget the
car!!"
     "They have Ray guns hon, we 
wouldn't make it so far!!"

     "I'm so scared Carl you think they
will hurt us!?"
     "I don't know Phyllis, it's in God
we trust."
     " I heard noises coming from the
roof!"
     "Oh my God Carl, what are you
going to do?"

     "If I see one I am shooting to kill!"
"Stay here Phyllis and sit still!"

     "Your going to leave me here by
myself, no Carl stay inside!?"
      "I have to go and shoot that alien
Phyllis, right between the eyes!!"

      Carl ran out the door and much to
to his surprise.
      Up on the roof there was a Raccoon,
with big eyes.

      Carl now realized what he had 
seen.
       Embarrassed to tell his wife Phyllis,
he smiles, still scared, but with a grin. 

       Just then over the Radio Phyllis
hears.
      "This is not a real event, were sorry for
bringing so much fear."

      Phyllis grabbed the radio after
hearing the news.
      In front of Carl she smashed the
Radio in two!!!!  
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          Through out the Country
           people were terrorized.
           Those Star People had
           made an impact!

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Kim Rodrigues October 14, 2022 at 12:10 PM The masses did not know any better. A very funny write. How embarrassing for those who believe falsehoods…still many lies today and people will believe. Michael Tor October 15, 2022 at 3:55 PM Yes Kim your so correct.

Paul Callus September 18, 2020 at 1:01 AM I love the dialogue between farmer & wife! What a relief at the end of it all!! Regards // paul Michael Tor September 18, 2020 at 4:09 PM Thank you Paul , it is incredible that this really happened with Orson Welles. I can only imagine how those folks must have felt thinking we were being invaded. Thanks Paul for your gracious visit my friend.

Susan Gentry December 21, 2015 at 9:27 PM Really like how you went about this, very organized, well written, creative. Good luck in the contest. Michael Tor December 22, 2015 at 4:06 PM Thank you Susan. It was fun doing. I really like writing and bringing in humor. Thanks for visiting Susan. Have a wonderful Christmas if I don't hear from you before the Holiday.

Robert Lindley December 21, 2015 at 9:29 AM You did this so well. Yes, that broadcast had thousands thinking it a real event. Solid 7 on creativity and impact of this poem. Good luck in that contest. A7 Michael Tor December 21, 2015 at 1:18 PM Hey Robert thank you Sir for stopping by. I also thank you for you valued observation. Yes lots of people that it was real.

Mark Woods December 21, 2015 at 2:15 AM I've read about that and while we may think it is bizarre today at the time it would have been very credible. I like how you have explored this. Well done sir! Michael Tor December 21, 2015 at 6:15 AM Thank you Mark. It was very credible and it shocked many. It was a great event. Thanks for visiting, have a safe Holiday my friend.