Originally published in Planet Magazine No. 20 (December 1998). Illustration: “Pixel Space” by Andrew G. McCann Mars is such a quiet, peaceful world.I stand and face the Eastblue-purple sky tinted orange with sunrise.Dry ice breezes stir dust from the surfacescraping a gentle hiss upon my faceplate. Rocket hulls gleam dully in the Martian sunrisethe ground … Continue reading Return to Eden, by Scott Speck
Originally published in Planet Magazine No. 20 (December 1998). Illustration by Duncan Long You ready?Don't mind the noise, you get used to it,after a while. It's not so bad.I'll tell it like I remember,if you'll let me.In this world of reality we, you know,dawdle about our day-to-day destinies.We whicker down over localpop-skull whiskey, packs of … Continue reading After Thoughts From An Abduction, by Maryann Hazen
Originally published in Planet Magazine No. 19 (September 1998). Illustration by Andrew G. McCann Rocket flames dwindlein endless ammonia storms.No more supply ships Haiku & artwork copyright © 1998 Andrew G. McCann ← Back to Planet Magazine No. 19 (contents)
Originally published in Planet Magazine No. 19 (September 1998). Illustration by Duncan Long I built me a juggernaut, one meter high,from toys in my box and dreams in my head,to battle the bully who teases and hurts.Who laughs when he sees it, creaking and crawling,then kicks in its belly. Crunch, crunch.But his boots are engulfed … Continue reading Juggernaut, by John Gerner
Originally published in Planet Magazine No. 19 (September 1998). Illustration: “Red Giant” by Kelly McLarnon ..... Ah the rarity of the airleft him quite afraidthat he'd find no shadeto protect from the glare There were no tall plantsnot even a row of maize.Under the continuous blazehe quickly shed his pants (His legs already golden brown.)At … Continue reading Excerpt from the Geological Diaries, circa 2021, by R. Garfield
Originally published in Planet Magazine No. 19 (September 1998). Background art by Romeo Esparrago [Archive note: on the original page, this drawing was the faint background behind the three haiku.] petroglyphs were picturesof really skinny aliensweren't they? terraforming is funclouds are coolbut do we really need people? wish'd we met earliersigh'd the time-traveling loversso they … Continue reading Three SciFaiku, by Romeo Esparrago
Originally published in Planet Magazine No. 19 (September 1998). Illustration by Romeo Esparrago Ancient Seer speaks in my earNo more the shadow of your fearTwelve billion light year rideBlack Holes crash and collideFrame-dragging my mindall in a row Omega cure our only needTrick the final statusDiagnosis ever speedMagic bullet -- Rubber latticeAll your pain, I … Continue reading Your Fear, by Tony Chandler
Originally published in Planet Magazine No. 18 (June 1998). Background art by Romeo Esparrago [Archive note: on the original page, this drawing was the faint background behind the haiku.] Don't tattoo,Barcode your forehead.Now! I know you. Falling StarsAcross the night sky.Aliens or fireflies? Robot JewelryRefrigerator MagnetsOn your ears Haiku's copyright © 1998 J. B. Wocoski … Continue reading SciFaiku, by J. B. Wocoski
Originally published in Planet Magazine No. 18 (June 1998). Background art by Romeo Esparrago [Archive note: on the original page, this drawing was the faint background behind the haiku.] Snout brushes the cloudsJets offer bullet garlandsGodzilla's foot falls Up there! Gamera:Giant, jet-propelled turtle.Quick! My camera... Hot embers swirlWide leather wings a-flutterRodan, King of Winds Mothra … Continue reading MonsterKu, by Andrew McCann and Romeo Esparrago
Originally published in Planet Magazine No. 18 (June 1998). Illustration by Romeo Esparrago The mountains are different on Olo'hyo,As different from Earth's as rain to snow.A fortress wall of peaks forty miles tall,Even from orbit you must gaze in awe. Upon their mighty shoulders gaze untrodden peaks,Feel the magic majesty, know that which you seek.Listen … Continue reading Mountains of Olo’hyo, by Tony Chandler
