Jake! Oh god, what a flake-
Y name, yet when I saw your face,
I freaked! One lone rock
On Mars has a name! Out of,
What, qua-zillions!? And, there you sat,
Jake, kind of pyramid-shaped. Bombarded
By Earth technology, to discover what could be
A miracle, or a disappointment. I sympathize.

Geez, Jake! You’ve sat there for millions
Of years, untouched, until Now, it must feel
Strange to see a cowl-eye maybe scowling
Over you.. Jake! You’re viewed by billions!
If they want, if they could, if they would.
I think they should; but I’m one of one.
All I know is, when your photo appeared,
I was shaken to my soul. I wish I were there.

With you, and Mars.

Erin Elizabeth Kelly-Moen
© Copyright 12/28/12

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