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NASA Shutting Down
by Richard Lee King → (All Poetry by Richard Lee King)
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Recently George Carroll wrote a poem which got me to thinking about our space program being discontinued. That, in turn, prompted me to write an article which I posted here on the Den yesterday. To be honest, I am truly surprised at the minimal amount of controversy and conversation that has resulted from the shutting down of our space program. So, in addition to the article, I decided to pen the following poem in hopes that it might generate some comments.

 

 
NASA SHUTTING DOWN
 
For everything it’s worth,
I’m still straddling the fence,
I don’t know if it’s drastically wrong,
or if it really makes perfect sense.
 
We’ve shut down our space program,
turning it over to private industry.
Guess I wasn’t paying attention,
but to me that’s still a mystery.
 
Space has given us so much
since the 50’s when we began,
can it be that I’m the only one
who’s confused by this new plan?
 
Who made this decision?
Are we sure they’re qualified?
Have we headed in this new direction,
just to keep the politicians mollified?
 
So much of what we are today
came from being involved in the race.
Is it really time to draw that curtain?
Can that source of learning be replaced?
 
For everything it’s worth,
I’m still straddling the fence,
I don’t know if it’s drastically wrong,
or if it really makes perfect sense.
 
 
Copyright © 2011 Richard Lee King. 
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Reviewed by Lowell Bergeron (Reader)
Reviewed on September 20, 2011
Richard, you asked if those shutting it down are qualified. It's the government; they don't have to be qualified. I think there's not much controversy because the people as a majority would have the money spent elsewhere.
Lowell.

Reviewed by Ragno Donna
Reviewed on September 19, 2011
Good viewpoints stated in this poem. I am also on the fence with you!

Ragno

Reviewed by Annabel Sheila
Reviewed on September 19, 2011
Bewilderment...then enlightenment with Chip's comments....whatever the case, your poem was great!

Anna

Reviewed by Chip Bergeron
Reviewed on September 17, 2011
Didn't you hear??? NASA recently got the go-ahead for a five year program to develop build and fly the buiggest rocket ever built that can carry the most payload.

Chip Bergeron

Reviewed by Felix Perry
Reviewed on September 17, 2011
I am saddened by it even though not an American, as Canadians we took almost as much joy and pride in the accomplishments of NASa as our cousins across the border.
fee

Reviewed by Rose Rideout
Reviewed on September 17, 2011
It is very confusing Richard but someway they got the go ahead.

Newfie Hugs, Rose

Reviewed by Karen Vanderlaan
Reviewed on September 17, 2011
hard to understand-i am with Jerry, vote!!

Reviewed by Jerry Bolton (Reader)
Reviewed on September 17, 2011
VOTE in 2012.

Reviewed by Patrick Granfors
Reviewed on September 17, 2011
So now we'll rely on the Russians for space access. Good luck with that. We are a nation with an uncanny knack for pissing away our dreams. Patrick

Reviewed by Donna Chandler
Reviewed on September 17, 2011
I'm sure the thousands who have lost their jobs with the space program are even more bewildered than we are. Pretty sad state of affairs, in my opinion.

Donna

Reviewed by Jo VonBargen
Reviewed on September 17, 2011
Good one, Dick! I'm confused as well, however I do think we will continue on with our explorations, just in a different manner. Let's hope, anyway.


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