Artemis Rising

The NASA Artemis program will return humans to the Moon by 2024 to set up a long term colony and from there will blast off to Mars by 2027.

Sail me to a calm cloud

upon a starlit breeze

with a breath of angels

by my side.

Bare breasted cherubs

whose kisses are forbidden

here on Earth.

Orion take me higher,

take me to the Gateway,

to the Goddess of the moon,

let me offer myself

up to her in fealty,

so I may dwell

upon her chastity;

offer her a hero

to behold

before I leave for Mars.

 

27/10/20

Author's Note

Reviews

[Coyote Poetry]

Great song and amazing poetry. Men wanted to escape earth. I do understand. Maybe some light in the stars, somewhere? Thank you John for sharing the amazing poetry and your thoughts.
Coyote

[John Alexander McFadyen]

Thank you Coyote John. We are still in the 'stone' age so far as discovery is concerned. And we do not have the ability to foresee the truth of our own existence. We learn one grain of sand at a time.

[Coyote Poetry]

I agree John and you are welcome.

[Einstein Noodle]

great music choice ... i listened to it first .. sometimes i just have to do that ;) reminds me of Moody Blues and Emerson Lake and Palmer of days gone by ... very drifty and dreamy .. perfect for a launch into space .. your poem reads smooth and elevates my thoughts and feelings imagined should i be one who would cast caution to the wind and sacrifice all to be on such a bold adventure .. i am confident we will get there .. to Mars that is .. the moon walk seems almost passe' in comparison .. really enjoyed reading and the music .. thanks for sharing these lofty thoughts and feelings ;)
E.

[John Alexander McFadyen]

Ah 'E' I did contemplate ELP for this but found this more novel piece. Glad you enjoyed it. I am fascinated not just by what is going on in the area of space travel but also our perspective as humans and how the past has shown us just how primitive we are. Flat earth believers are not so ancient so what is there out there. Distance will not be the issue, our seeing the shape of things will. many thanks sir.

[Einstein Noodle]

works great ... surprised anyone knows and/or remembers ELP .. i not alone John!!!!!!!!!! ;)))))))))))))

[andrew mitchell]

Love ELP, Yes and pink floyd

[Kari Rakitan]

This is a fun poem. I love fantasies of colonizing other places.

I liked parts of that song, but some of the words felt crammed in there where they didn't belong.

[John Alexander McFadyen]

Thanks Kari. Tis difficult to find music with a perfect fit. Anyway there will be a colony on the moon in the next decade and a woman on the moon!

[jacob erin-cilberto]

love this....that poor lady on the moon. Her chastity ripped apart, but we still get her everlasting glow.
j.

[John Alexander McFadyen]

And I hear recently Jacob that she has tears to cry! Many thanks as always.

[Amber Stone]

amazing lines, John, this poem could make anyone feels happily levitating with. with the perfect structure, rhythm and style. Thank U for sharing it. (sincerely, Amber)

[John Alexander McFadyen]

Thank you Amber, that is very kind and I am grateful.