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*Quote from Dr. Smith on 1965 episode of Lost in Space

The Goat of the Stowaway

Perhaps Dr. Smith was misunderstood…
Sciatica got the goat of the stowaway.
Don’t be fooled, his intentions were not good.
He’d shield himself in cowardly betray.

Courageous Will and no nonsense robot -
Dr. Smith would cower behind and scream.
This family Robinson knows what’s what.
Most of them will save the man with a scheme.

Hot-headed Don, longs to disarm the doc.
Poor Dr. Smith! Poor Dr. Zachary Smith!
His back aches. Why give his body a shock?
To dig his own grave? Kid’s missing, been with

him (in trouble). Mums, “Oh, the pain! The pain!”*
Doc briefly consults his own stethoscope,
checks his heart - he’s not completely insane.
Save face or hang himself with his own rope?
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Kelii Kekaula Avatar
October 2, 2025 at 4:24 PM
Reflecting on the bygone, trades a daunting fantasy within a child’s imagination that was once realized. Hope says, thanks for the memories, my friend. Aloha.
Rodrigues Avatar
October 2, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Yay, dear William! So glad this sent you down memory lane!
Gasun Avatar
October 2, 2025 at 12:25 AM
I enjoyed this awesome and delightful poem from you dear poet friend Kim! Thanks for the smiles. Hugs
Rodrigues Avatar
October 2, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Smiling back! Thank you, Len!
Kendrick Avatar
October 1, 2025 at 1:35 PM
I faintly remember that program. Creative writing about this TV series. If for a contest, it reads like a good contender to me. Way to go. Sara K
Rodrigues Avatar
October 2, 2025 at 6:02 PM
I used to love it as a kid! I don’t enjoy the serious, dark remakes.
Buhagiar Avatar
October 1, 2025 at 7:28 AM
Your poems are always emotion expanded. Very creative.
Rodrigues Avatar
October 2, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Thank you kindly, Victor!
Grubb Avatar
October 1, 2025 at 6:48 AM
Kim, this is a delightfully sly and formally nimble piece. It’s like a velvet hammer--soft to the touch, but it hits hard. You’ve got such a gift for making complex emotions feel effortless. I remember “Lost in Space”. You brought a smile to my heart.
Rodrigues Avatar
October 2, 2025 at 6:03 PM
I am smiling! I appreciate you, Mickey! Thank you!
Etgen-Baker Avatar
September 30, 2025 at 6:23 PM
what a creative and delightful poem! needed the humor today, thanks, hugs, Sara
Rodrigues Avatar
October 2, 2025 at 6:03 PM
So glad you liked! Delighted!
Rolland Avatar
September 30, 2025 at 5:24 PM
am still afraid of doctors, loved the excellent punchline ( smile), thanks for the creativity, enjoyed a lot
Rodrigues Avatar
October 2, 2025 at 6:04 PM
Thank you, Yann!
Hind Avatar
September 30, 2025 at 3:55 PM
I don't know this tv show, but I can get a glimpse of what you're feeling. Hope with you for the best. <3
Rodrigues Avatar
October 2, 2025 at 6:04 PM
Thank you, Paige!
Goldsmith Avatar
September 30, 2025 at 3:50 PM
I enjoyed reading your creative write. Have a fun day writing away.........
Rodrigues Avatar
October 2, 2025 at 6:04 PM
Thank you, Paula!
DiMino Avatar
September 30, 2025 at 12:08 PM
I do remember the series. In the end, when they are all gone, the Robot will be fine with just a trickle of oil. Synthetics may rule in the end. Angels now working on, a synthetic heaven and hell.... What the heck, many people, now days, synthetic hearts already. Reflective write.
Rodrigues Avatar
September 30, 2025 at 1:43 PM
I don’t remember the end. I loved when the green lady would be floating in space.
Rodgers Avatar
September 30, 2025 at 10:32 AM
Dear Kim, made me grin big time. You captured all the drama, humor, and sly mischief of that character perfectly. I could hear the voices and see the scenes as I read. Such a clever, playful tribute with just the right edge of wit. Loved it. Autumn Blessings, Dear Kim, Daniel
Rodrigues Avatar
September 30, 2025 at 1:42 PM
Thank you, Daniel!
Freie Avatar
September 30, 2025 at 9:22 AM
Let's go to our panel of judges and see what they think. Save him!...No way! Hang him! He never cured my vertigo! I can't walk in a straight line anymore! QUACK!...Oh yeah, what kind of kinky clown is Will? Dating a bucket of bolts? Ooh...Gross!
Rodrigues Avatar
September 30, 2025 at 9:29 AM
LOL…
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