Originally published in Planet Magazine No. 37 (March 2003). Illustration: “Gizmo” by Ehrad Jenkins hit his forward thrusters, hoping to back his ship away from the beast he was trying to maneuver into position. He could feel the titanic pull of the thing's gravity as his thrusters strained at 110% of capacity. "Jenkins, report," a … Continue reading A Singular Solution, by J. Alan Erwine
Originally published in Planet Magazine No. 37 (March 2003). Illustration: “View from the Bridge” by Ehrad The little man in the glass jar said, "Really, I'm not kidding." He spoke with his head buried into chest, like maybe there was some microphone down there. For such a tiny man, his voice was clear, so it … Continue reading A Little Invasion, by Russel D. McLean
Originally published in Planet Magazine No. 36 (December 2002). Make sure to visit every decade! Saturday, November 30, 2002Posted on 11:17 PM[What's on your mind?] [Let's see what's on CNN] lunch... it's so very far away now. i miss it. Sunday, December 1, 2002Posted on 0:05 AM[What's that behind you?] [Internet Movie Database is nice] … Continue reading Planet Magazine’s Blog
Originally published in Planet Magazine No. 36 (December 2002). Illustration: “Twins” by Senthil GK lust and much angerbecause only one of themcan obtain her love double betrayalwater and sweat are indeedmuch thicker than blood upsetthat her perfect Mr. Rightwas actually twin clones her quick departurethrough the falling snow --two hearts broken suicide or murder:each clone's … Continue reading Twin Clones Haiku, by Francis W. Alexander
Originally published in Planet Magazine No. 36 (December 2002). Illustration: “Reactor” by Carl Goodman Quantum physics. There’s a thing.I’ve heard of nothing stranger.You fancy juggling atoms? WellBe mindful of the danger.For thoughts of protons, quarks and muons:Such exotic matter,Are apt to tie your brain in knots,Your sleepful nights to shatter. The Big Bang. Sheesh! Well … Continue reading Quantum Physics: There’s a Thing, by Graham Adair
Originally published in Planet Magazine No. 36 (December 2002). Illustration: “Streaks” by Carl Goodman Korsakoff in orbitsaid the earth lay down thereas a robin's egg in a nest of coal,a fragile thing; it had no clouds. The weather being shorn awaywith each continent, and life--the shell is smooth, with not a rippleto disturb the oceans … Continue reading Pacific, by Andy Miller
Originally published in Planet Magazine No. 36 (December 2002). Illustration: “Suspended” by Senthil GK blood and gristleforged from trashof exploding stars,fragile, short-lived, proneto sag and corruption,helpless at birth,pitiful in unremitting decay such a poor use our body seemsof the eternal elements of creation but lightning strikes within tiny electric jabs that jumpfrom receptor to receptor,creating … Continue reading Fleshware, by Allen Itz
Originally published in Planet Magazine No. 36 (December 2002). Illustration: “Proudbot” by Eric Seaholm Robots dance quicklyChrome gleaming under blue glowRave away, Robbie Poem © 2002 by Leo Jenicek Artwork © 2002 by Eric Seaholm ← Back to Planet Magazine No. 36 (contents)
Originally published in Planet Magazine No. 36 (December 2002). Illustration: “Summer Home” by Ehrad crop hieroglyphics --alien chemistry cluesor merely doodles? Poem © 2002 by Richard Stevenson Artwork © 2002 by Ehrad ← Back to Planet Magazine No. 36 (contents)
Originally published in Planet Magazine No. 36 (December 2002). Illustration: “Hespar Port spacestations” by Ehrad I’m thinking of drinking when Sally struts in,her spike-heels ringing,her rear-guard swinging,and I blink at her devil grin. Now Sal’s my best pal and I like her a lot,but she puts on a show,with her bounce and her glow.Don’t think … Continue reading At The Rigel Five, Hey It’s Alive, Saloon, by Nancy Wilcox
