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The Mystique of Mars

The Mystique of Mars

Mars, fourth planet orbiting the sun,
was once a harbinger of hostility and aggression.
Aptly named after Roman god of war,
with sister Earth, it shares the same star.

Red, resplendent orb gracing the night sky, 
like a whirling dervish, it artfully dances by.
Two moons captured in a strong gravitational grip,
Phobos and Deimos tag along on a wild cosmic trip.

From ancient times clouded in a veil of mystery,
we've tried to delve into its origins and history.
Is it home to an unfriendly alien race?
Or is it just a cold, devoid of life, kind of place?

While much about Mars is yet unknown,
perhaps, future generations will call it home.

Copyright © Pandita Sietesantos | Year Posted 2015

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Rocco Parisella Date: 12/3/2015 2:54:00 PM Nice work, Pandita ! ... Beautiful ! Login to Reply Pandita Sietesantos Date: 12/4/2015 8:17:00 AM Hi Rocco, thank you so very much for stopping by and complimenting this piece. I really appreciate your visit! Pandita

Robert Lindley Date: 9/29/2015 6:24:00 PM YOUR POEMS ALWAYS INSPIRE AND ELICIT DEEP THOUGHTS FROM MY TIRED OLD BRAIN! Great title, great poem by a great poetess. A7 Login to Reply Pandita Sietesantos Date: 9/29/2015 7:13:00 PM Robert, what a wonderful compliment! You always make me feel good about my work! Thank you so much, my friend for the high rating and for the continued support! Please enjoy the evening! Pandita

Suzanne Delaney Date: 7/20/2015 5:10:00 PM Excellent write on Mars, Pandita: I feel this will be a winner. Hugs, SuZ Login to Reply Pandita Sietesantos Date: 7/21/2015 7:24:00 AM Dear Suzanne, thank you for stopping by with your encouraging comments and compliments about this piece, my friend! Warmest regards. Pandita

Debbie Guzzi Date: 7/16/2015 3:03:00 PM I have always felt we have been on Mars and that we were the first Marsians? Perhaps we colonized Earth aye? I wonder which 'marble we destroyed before Mars?' Light & Love Login to Reply Pandita Sietesantos Date: 7/17/2015 10:35:00 AM Hi Debbie, you have posed some very thought-provoking questions? :-) I have watched enough "Ancient Aliens" shows to be sufficiently intrigued! Thanks for visiting - I always enjoy hearing from you, my poet friend! Have a great weekend! Pandita.

Scott Thirtyseven Date: 7/10/2015 3:58:00 AM Have you seen anything about the Reality Show that was trying to get people together for a one-way, televised trip to Mars? I guess the competition included accommodation. Douglas Adams suggested that the Earth was populated by hairdressers, and checkout staff, well how about populating Mars with Reality TV contestants??? OMG. Login to Reply Pandita Sietesantos Date: 7/10/2015 9:50:00 AM Tehehehehe - yes, I have seen the show and it was quite interesting to say the least! I guess we have a lot to look forward to where interplanetary travel is concerned. NASA and other agencies will not lack guinea pigs:-) Thanks for stopping by Scott and have a wonderful weekend! Pandita

Matthew Anish Date: 7/3/2015 2:18:00 PM Yes, we will eventually travel to Mars. This poem is nice and upbeat. Thanks for your kind words. Peace & Love Matthew Anish Login to Reply Pandita Sietesantos Date: 7/3/2015 2:45:00 PM Dear Matthew, thank you for returning with your encouraging comments about this piece, my friend! Pandita

Kp Nunez Date: 7/1/2015 8:39:00 PM Facts and fiction combined to bring forth a beauty of a write, Pandita. This is pretty good! Haven't come up with mine...maybe I'll just enjoy yours. hugs! Login to Reply Pandita Sietesantos Date: 7/1/2015 9:11:00 PM Thank you for complimenting this piece, my dear Kim! But as talented as you are, I am very sure you will come up with a brilliant write! Warmest regards. Pandita

Andrea Dietrich Date: 6/30/2015 10:16:00 PM YOu did marvelously with this challenge. I expect to see this one on the winners' list. Login to Reply Pandita Sietesantos Date: 7/1/2015 9:10:00 PM Dear Andrea, thank you so much for your kind compliments. Yes, this one was indeed a challenge! Have a nice evening! Pandita

Arthur Vaso Date: 6/26/2015 10:22:00 PM I Loved the poem, but is a mystical for a reason! Men are from Mars, Women are from Venus, so for me its Venus that is the mystery!!!! Hugs!!!! Login to Reply Pandita Sietesantos Date: 6/26/2015 10:24:00 PM Arthur, I am very happy you enjoyed it. And your point is well taken that Venus is the real mystery:-) Have a wonderful weekend, my friend! Pandita

Alexis Y. Date: 6/26/2015 6:49:00 PM Pandita, I'm not really in to science fiction. But you pulled me into this amazing write. I'm glad I stopped by to view this 7 piece. Good luck in the contest:-) Alexis Login to Reply Pandita Sietesantos Date: 6/27/2015 10:12:00 AM Hi Alexis, what a wonderful compliment! I am so happy that you couldn't resist the gravitational pull:-) Thank you so much, my friend for the high rating and for the continued support! Please enjoy the weekend! Pandita

Eve Roper Date: 6/25/2015 9:56:00 AM Love the poem, a 7 to a good write. Hugs dear friend Eve Login to Reply Pandita Sietesantos Date: 6/26/2015 7:24:00 AM My dear Eve, thank you for the visit and the high marks! I am so happy that you enjoyed this piece. Have a wonderful weekend! Pandita

Shonima Burman Date: 6/24/2015 11:18:00 AM It's beautiful Pandita. Login to Reply Pandita Sietesantos Date: 6/25/2015 7:06:00 AM Hi Shonima, thank you so very much for stopping by and complimenting this piece. I really appreciate your visit! Pandita

Kika Ayala Date: 6/23/2015 8:30:00 PM I happen to be a science fiction buff and this one is a well-written Sonnet about my favorite planet, Mars! Well done, Pandita, and good luck in the contest! Kika Login to Reply Pandita Sietesantos Date: 6/23/2015 8:31:00 PM Hi Kika, I really appreciate you always kind support and compliments. Thank you! Pandita