Silently the golden orbiter passed overhead
Witnessing the fresh icecap at the Martian pole
The geological survey team glanced skyward
Smiling thoughtfully as Man's technology kept its watchful eye
They would surely reach that rich water vein soon
If comcad reports where correct a river ran beneath their feet
Decades had passed since the first tentative exploration had begun
Plasma drive had cut journey times by a tenth of past missions
Mars base Alpha..home to all members of Earth based operatives
Glistened in the distance like an upturned metal cup
Standing on spider like limbs that permitted relocation when required
December 24th, 2099...here it was again..tomorrow it would be Christmas Day
As midnight arrived...the crew hummed favourite carols and wished for peace on Earth
Outside the base...someone had erected a plastic tree dressed with lights
There existed such a peacefulness on this world...why couldnt they take it home
Morning wake up call ended with the words...Merry Christmas
Author notes
If only the peace on other worlds could thrive on Earth....
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