Jack Ellison Poet Limerick

Who Wants To Go To Mars

They're taking reservations to travel to Mars
To be the first to colonize a far distant star
Much too old to make the trip
A goner I'd be, into history I'd slip
Think I'll stay put and just strum my guitar


© Jack Ellison 2015

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Carol Eastman December 19, 2015 at 10:50 AM Ummm... Jack... Dragon has already gone to Mars... To find out what he found... read my poem... "Dragon and the Mars Reconnaissence Orbiter".It will answer most of your questions. Jack Ellison December 21, 2015 at 8:37 AM WOW!!! Okay I will mosey on over! Love, Jack xoxox

Dalia Shahein December 18, 2015 at 5:50 PM I prefer to stay with u my friend , u and ur guitar....great write my friend...hugs and merry Christmas....//:D dalia Jack Ellison December 21, 2015 at 8:36 AM Ahhh sweet Dalia, I'm sorry for taking so long to reply! Busy time of the year! Meryy Christmas sweet lady... love and huggsies! xoxox

Jan Allison December 17, 2015 at 3:32 PM I'm staying on earth Jack then I can continue to enjoy your poems:-) hugs Jan xx Jack Ellison December 17, 2015 at 7:06 PM SWEET!!! Love ya sis!!! xoxox

Michael Tor December 17, 2015 at 3:32 PM You can have Mars and all the stars. I'm staying here where my mother gave birth. I'm happy being here on earth. They can have the moon too Jack. Jack Ellison December 17, 2015 at 7:06 PM Totally agree... will all it's ills, it's still home!!!

Tim Smith December 17, 2015 at 3:22 PM Strum me a happy tune...about life and love on the moon...two hearts align...till the end of time...kiss me quickly before I swoon Jack Ellison December 17, 2015 at 7:05 PM Travelling to outer space is NOT for me... with all of it's ills, Mother Earth is where I'll stay!!!