LIGHT YEARS AWAY
She came from a galaxie, light years away
because of a debt that she had to pay
You see, the planet, from whence she came
had no heaven or hell, or by any other name
So the crime for which she was accused
for the laws, by standards, she did abuse
No punishment there would ever suffice
because there was no death to pay the price
Instead they'd send her far from home
so to the earth, they sent her to roam
Unfamiliar territory, a language not known
would be her reward for the seeds she'd sown
It took many years for her just to arrive
and they beamed her down, alone to survive
Soon the mother ship, whisking quickly away
in the middle of nowhere, she was left to stay
The desert was hot and it burned her feet
for they stripped her from clothing in the scorching heat
This wouldn't be easy, of that she knew
the sun only got hotter, as her weariness grew
She would have to find shelter, and quickly at best
her thirst needed quenching, her body needing rest
Walking fast as she could, down a hot, dusty road
she'd need to find something resembling an abode
And on top of it all, she needed to plan
how to survive on this planet as best she can
Soon a vehicle appeared, so odd in shape
should she risk being seen, would that be a mistake?
And what of the fact, she was as naked as birth?
would it even be noticed on this planet earth?
She decided it better to lay down and hide
as she watched the vehicle, zoom out of sight
Regret overcame her, did she do the right thing?
for she needed help badly, even from an earthling
But she came to her senses, she'd first have to learn
the ways of the people, so she could fit in
It wasn't long after, she came upon a small town
hoping not to be noticed as the sun had gone down
Alone in the dark, scurrying here and there
gathering provisions, even clothing to wear
Studying the people, it didn't take long
to learn of their ways, all the right and the wrong
She was far more intelligent, and quick in her ways
learning the customs, in a matter of days
And to her amazement, they looked rather the same
so it didn't take long, an earthling, she soon became
No one the wiser, she fit in like a glove
and as odd as it sounds, she even found love
Starting all over, from punishment unknown
her love for this planet and its people had grown
Out of the blue, a wide grin she'll expose
for no apparent reason.....but only she knows.
~PennyLynne~
Author notes
Barbara, this one is for you...inspired by your wonderful sci fi stories...
Hope everyone enjoys... and yeah, it's long!! LOL
Written September 7th, 2006
What did you think
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Terrific
Enjoyed reading this.
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Nice,
So wonderful to read you once again, I am so sorry it's been way to long. You sure know how to captivate your readers, and thanks for sharing, peace, Timothy~
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well versed and rhyme in your delicate subject matter.
hope to see you writing again soon, I miss you
Tamara
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Woot! Sci-fi rocks! Great flow to this. I have to say I don't think I could have carried it off. Great story, great form and just a treasure to read Penny! Awesome job here! Blessings, Gypsy
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Oh, I like this tale from outer space, Penny. It's simplicity and flow makes for easy reading and clear understanding of what's happening. And I love the message within. Life really is what we make of it and nothing's all bad.
I guess we can all take a lesson from this one. Good job
love and
Dee
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wonderful imagination
This could have been twice as long and I wouldn't have noticed because it held my attention well. What a wonderful imagination you have!
I agree there's an earthly lesson in this, but I love how you went sci-fi LOL
Very enjoyable and creative!
~Kathy -
Very nicely done!
I enjoyed your imaginative sci-fi poem...it made me think about something like that really happening...anything's possible!
♥ Maureen
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Quite a little story! I was half expecting it to have some double meaning, her being from another planet and all, but no - you wrote sci-fi! But we can still take a little earthy lesson from it, even when something bad happens to you, it may end up leading to something good. Nice to read you again
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Wonderful!
ooooooohhhhh!
Wonderful poem, and nicely done. The flow is great and the rhyming doesn't make any stumbles. I like it!
"And what of the fact, she was as naked as birth?
would it even be noticed on this planet earth?" I thought that was cute....
Edited on Sep 09, 6:44 p.m. because 'added something'. -
phenominal
it is great to see how well she turned out with all she had going against her. In great prose of delicate form
are you playing with pirates? LOL
Tamara
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Rubee, it's wonderful to read your poem as always. It's pleasure to the eyes, and the soul. In a sense we are aliens, coming from the alien world...of Heaven(Spirit World),at least we don't remember it at all. We're naked at birth and have learn to survive on this Earth. Greatly written poem, and very pleasurable to read. ~Bud~
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Nice storyline, Reminded me of an Anne McCaffrey novel. She loves female heroes too. If you haven't read The Dragon Riders of Pern Books I highly reccomend them to you. Easy flow a ver enjoyable peice. Thank you you started my day off very nicely.
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A pleasure to read
A beautiful poem with the couplets doing the trick in every sphere of life on Earth and then we are all punished on Earth but then this poem clears all doubts about the "punishment" we always wallow in and living was never so sweet thanks to your cute poem so hopeful and brimming with happiness Shubs -
remarkable
this was good.. i like it.. keep it up
~Questionable -
i think this poem shows how to make lemonade out of lemons
but in a much nicer way
you've told a good story in a good rhyme...i could see this being read as a children's story too. it appeals to the mind's imagination
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Brilliant
I really enjoyed reading this. The story was good and your turn was brilliant. Thank you for sharing. May hands warm to you.
Dimitri -
is funny...I never noticed this being long, it flowed so effortlessly and kept my attention that I forgot how long I had been involved in it. That my friend is not an easy feat to accomplish, but you have done it well!
Awesome job!
I love it!
Hugs, Suzi -
AWESOME STORY AND GREAT RHYMING!!!!!!
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a nicely written piece of creative poetry which you have penned, a good rhythm and natural flow to your poem. spill ink and twist me into the crazy shape of love...
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A very nice read, a story in poetic form
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Great poem
I like the way that this poem flows. The words guide the reader effortlessly across each sentence. This imagery is brilliant as well.
This poem is so easy on the eye to read as well. Also like the way it turns into a happy story at the end. She was sent here as a punishment - a strange being on a strange world. Yet in the end found happiness here.
She grew to love her 'prison planet,' and eventually made it her home. Which helped because of her intelligence and and her ability to pick up and learn new things quickly.
There is a moral in this piece and the moral is: 'That no matter how bad a situation is, make the best of what you got. It will end happily if you try.' Great poem. -
i wais i was an alien and
colud travel
galaxies
visiting planets like
the way your character does
put a super thrill
in making it happen
good job;
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This is an excellent poem a very enjoyable read. Thanks for sharing. BRILLIANT!!!!!! This has to be one of my favourite poems I've read in a while. Did you read anything from me on this site?
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You see, the planet, from whence she came
had no heaven or hell, or by any other name
this line is the best of the whole poem i really love the flow of thoughts and expression well done and keep it up -
This was good...
-Eddy
Tech:
One small one here, any easy fix no doubt.
"But she came to her senses, she'd first have to learn
the ways of the people, so she could fit in"
(wouldn't get burned?)
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