The Goldilocks Zone

So, all this time, we thought Goldilocks's simple story Was a children's fable, a most innocuous sort Found it is most sophisticated allegory Around which many learned scientists would soon cavort. As the narrative goes, not a complicated plot The porridge bowls Goldilocks found in the three bears' pad Were, to her taste, either much too cold or much too hot Until she tasted the porridge the baby bear had. It seems that astronomers are looking for a place In the cosmos where water stays liquid all year 'round Because a planet humans can inhabit in space Must not be too hot or too cold—"just right" must be found. The scientists are looking for that Goldilocks Zone Just right for the sustainability of human life A planet earth's residents could call their very own And, hopefully, free of interplanetary strife! Written March 17, 2021 For "Goldilocks Zone" Contest Sponsored by Anthony Biaanco