The Artemis Accords

First my apologies for another space themed piece but I am captivated by the Artemis Project. Second my apologies to Richard for failing so spectacularly to complete the task of writing a Nabla Del!

At last, a man and a woman will step on the moon's surface hand in hand:

 

It's thirty eight long years since a human walked on the lunar surface,

a brave space programme delayed due to tragedy and to sorrow;

only this time a woman too will look back at the blue planet,

herald a brand new dawn, a new day, a new tomorrow.

 

This time planning to stay, to build a space colony

and thus we create a sustainable presence,

living and breathing the moon's waters

that will give life its very essence.

 

From there it is on to Mars

as man sets sail anew,

off to distant stars.

 

And we watch

him rising

again.

 

30/10/20

Author's Note

Reviews

[Richard🖌]

Pretty damned good, My Friend. : )
Nothing really all that needed.
I'm sincerely honored,
Applauding you!
"Superb!"

No apologies to me, please, John … you've made an exemplary effort, rivaling my own and all those who've undertaken this challenging original form.

Thank you ever-so gratefully for trying something different/new … KUDOS! ⁓ Richard 🍃

I have to grade this a well-deserved 100.

[John Alexander McFadyen]

Ah Richard I had to alter the form though and there is an additional triplet! Many thanks for your superb tutorship and encouragement.

[Richard🖌]

It's a job well done, John … I'm chuffed! 😃

[John Alexander McFadyen]

You challenge me and frighten me to death! You are a real poet who knows everything there is to know about poetry. So much so you develop your own forms! I shall look at your suggested corrections.

[Richard🖌]

John,
We each have our own poetic styles, feelings, ideas/ideals, creative juices, etc; and, unique individuality in how we express them … even in classical or traditional formats, this holds true.
Fortunately, poetry seems endlessly varied, making room for us all, but to learn and become proficient in it all would be impossible for any individual … life simply is not long enough, nor is there anyone with adequate potential.
The real unjust shame is those with outstanding potential limiting/stifling/smothering themselves and their potential skills and abilities to one, or a very few forms, effectively nullifying and narrowing their true opportunities to spread their poetic wings and soar as high as they can.
How wonderful it is to see you spreading yours … and, we're the lucky receivers.

I love this amazing art of ours, My Fine Poetic Friend, don't You? "KLINK!"🥂

[John Alexander McFadyen]

Indeed I love the interactions and learnings and challenges Richard, although I know I could never excell as you and Jacob and Leslie do. Many thank yous, you are an amazing poet and a humble one!

[Richard🖌]

More than you know, John,
I appreciate your attention and candid sentiments toward me, and in honoring our fine poetic cohorts.

Thank you equally, Dear Poet! ⁓ Richard 🍃

[Amber Stone]

majestic form, structure and content on an interesting topic John, thank U for this master-piece.
sincerely, Amber.

[John Alexander McFadyen]

That is most kind Amber. Thank you so much!

[Sami Khalil]

Wow! I just learned about those accords. Very noble endeavours indeed. To send a woman to space too, that will be wonderful. Humans love adventures and exploration. I guess this inquisitiveness is in our genes. The future is bright in that aspect. We might have to live on other planets if things get bad here or hide in caves. I like the form and the poem dear John.

[John Alexander McFadyen]

Fascinating stuff Sami. There have been women in space visiting the ISS but none have ventures as far as the moon until 2024. With water on the moon there is a real prospect of colonisation although life there would be much as in the movies and quite unattractive. I failed the form as advised by Richard but it too seems a precise science lol. Many thank yous.

[Sami Khalil]

Wow! You are welcome sir.