At the start there was nothing special (so I thought)
About this beautiful moonlit night -- last night.
I really didn't know what fate had wrought
On this beautiful luna night that remained sustained in plain sight.
I climbed into bed with my wife; nothing was said.
I began to read an historical very old book
Of a mission to Mars, and then I began to dread
What was coming; cause I turned ahead and took a look.
They had split from Columbus in 1492 when they were forbid
From taking the time machine to see H. G. Wells in order to
Learn the lesson of how to do what it did
To get to him as soon as they knew how to.
It was late; I was awake on this beautiful moonlit night,
I aimed my telescope out my window to look at the stars.
Then switched to Mars, a mistake that sealed my plight.
It turned my life around and upside down, seeing Mars.
Climbing back into bed, I fell asleep once more,
At peace in the serenity of this beautiful moonlit night.
Then awakened by sounds I’d never heard before,
I awoke to a scene that remained sustained in plain sight.
Martians had landed here right in our room.
"All this is going to have happened just last night,"
I thought, as the clock’s hands on their faces showed morning coming soon
While these time-shifting Martians remained sustained in plain sight.
The little buggers began raising their voices
Until their leader said, "Lessons to be learned."
They blinked their eyes an amount suitable to their offices.
Except for one little guy (my favorite) whom they had spurned.
That is, he was my favorite until he ate me for breakfast,
But the time machine had already saved my life
When it brought me forward past that time real fast,
And I woke up back in my bed beside my wife.
Ellis
Author notes
"Time Is Money"
Written October 25th, 2005
In a list
A contest entry
- TEN THOUSAND POINTS OF RHYME! (now 15,000) - Part 5 Fantasy by cricketjeff.
1250 points, ended January 3, 2008, 39 entries
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest
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Sounds like a good reason to not have a giant piece of cake and a large cup of coffee before bed!
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Oh, quite good, yes.... I was smiling braodly all the time i was reading it... a fine and funny penning!
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I enjoyed this short tale very much and imaginative and humorous write. Great Job! God Bless, Jo-Ann
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Apparently the martians never supported the Federation's prime directive...lol. Good luck in the contest.
Sincerely,
Leo Long
ps. Thanks for reading and commenting on my work. I do appreciate it very much.
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Very imaginative write Ellis. Thoroughly enjoyed it. You have quite an imagination. Take care and Have fun. Steve
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Mars Attacks isn't my favorite movie, but it ranks right up there... the feisty little Martians pleading for peace and then stabbing in the back every chance they get... not too unlike American politics. Anyway, cute poem... one wonders if you would remember an event that the time machine saved you from... would there be anything to remember? Hmmm... a genuine conundrum!
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Mars Attacks is my Favorite Comedy
It's A Wonderful Life -- Movie
Day The Earth Stood Still (original) -- Science Fiction
Umbreallas of Cherbourg, Lili -- Musicals
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lol! Geez Ellis...weren't you just eaten by a Warbler in the last poem I read?
Great imaginative write! Pam
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I'm glad you survived this alien nightmare and ended up safe with your wife.
It's great to see you up and around.
Thanks so much for reading my poetry :-)
qt
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wow, this is some kind of fantastic!! i want to say something deep and meaningful but i just really like it a lot! wow!
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Very imaginative. That all too real dream and with an incredible sci-fi twist. You hooked me right away and I was so pleased that you woke up before that martian had time to digest you. Humorous! You do have a sense of humor. Wow! Well done here. Off for another peek inside the mind of Ellis!--Kel
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cute poem, i enjoyed it, sounds like someone had an episode of some sorta sleep paralysis, or forgot to take there meds ... anyways i liked the poem i thought it was strange and kinda out-there... but unique and charming in its own Disney kinda way... well written
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Outstanding
This is a great dream and wake sequence. I loved the science-fiction angle and the feeling of suspense wondering what was going to happen next. An entertaining poem full of unexpected twists, well-written and full of humour.
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And I thought I had an imagination!!!
This is quite the little nightmare you have shared with us
I enjoyed it thoroughly, as I have had these crazy lil dreams at times
Thank you for sharing some of your inner dreams with us and keep 'em coming!
Don
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Many thanks for taking part in contest 5. ‘Fantasy’ in our rounds of contests in the Rhyming Extravaganza.
We have been surprised by the wide range of entries that we have had and the standard has been exceptionally high.
Please join us in the future rounds and enter writes that we would love to read and enjoy.
Thanks again for your entry,
Sue and Jeff
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I think it's fascinating when people can write such great poetry and tell great stories outside of the more popular content (I being guilty of being inside most of the time)...
I will always be amazed by such amazing, creative and unique work...I for one, have a heck of time trying to write humor, or society even...maybe someday
Wonderful work!
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I wondered.... did this really happen to Ellis? And then I realized it did, but in his dream. What a wonderful story you have written here. Was this a dream you really have had? I wish I could remember my dreams, but unfortunately... Interesting poem!
Anna.
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your humor wrapped in masterful poetry is uncomparable ... another pasterpiece of ellis (or was it tiki-cat ?)
maa
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I love sci-fi and this rocks. Like Martian Chronicles.
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Very Good
Interesting, I'm a Sci-fi Freak, It is amazing what goes through our mind -
Funny
Wow! Another unique poem. This one had more than a bit of humor in it... very nice. Loved the idea and the poem!! Thanks!! -
Very good
The poem was very discriptive, although I found it just a little bit hard to understand. I'm not sure that some of the "A's" in the ABAB rhyme scheme here really rhyme well, for example "Voices and Offices" Otherwise though you did an good job. You have a good imagination. -
This was lots of fun. Was it a scary dream or did you feel completely cool. Yes, I too liked the way you had a favourite martian. Lots of creative juices flowing to your brain ~ a very good sign.
Peace and joy, Tara
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Hi, lord love us, I had better watch out the next moonlit night,lol, by the way two moonlit in first verse I felt was too much, can you perhaps use another word for moon, examplE:- Luna, instead of the repeat, very amusing astory, watch out they are going to get you,lol, hugs Di
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Ellis, I thought that this was so cute! I love the ending... You always amaze me. - Harper
Edited on Nov 04, 7:23 p.m. because 'typo
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This was a very good poem Ellis! I liked it lots! It was very well written. Much better then i could do, thats for sure!Thanks, also for all your comments on my work.
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I want one of those lil martians lol.. cute poem and detailed so well..keep them coming with such a nice flow.. thank you for sharing, Linda
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wonderful poem Ellis, I enjoyed this very much, such a great write, keep up the great work
best wishes as always
-Cool Oasis-(your new grandson)
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This is a delightful poem. Here I am sitting at the computer, giggling away. This is a lovely way to end my day! Thank you very much!! God bless you!
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Lol!!1 something nice and fresh for the site. Liked the mention about your favourite guy among those lil buggers lol!!!
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lol..what a cute sweet funny poem you penned lil martians allinated you from a deep sleep lol.. say hello to Linda
fom this Linda.. nice to see you on again..Linda D.. -
I love this I dont really know what to say about it but o loved it.
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