Originally published in Planet Magazine No. 17 (March 1998). Illustration: “Alien Hell” by Romeo Esparrago LET IT SLEEP SSSSHHHHH, don't wake IT! Constellations would shatter--complex ripples of the seaslose form,shadows their hiding places,warmth drain from the sky,all things would go out of focus,into final chaos,then fall of chaos. All the wrinkled leaves,the rainbows that dancein … Continue reading Three Poems, by Charles Albano
Originally published in Planet Magazine No. 17 (March 1998). Illustration by Romeo Esparrago Companions for saleShining metallic robotsAlone as before * Poem copyright ©1998 by Eldon Tyrell URL: <http://www.geocities.com/CapeCanaveral/Lab/3848/index.htm> Illustration copyright ©1994-1998 by Romeo Esparrago ← Back to Planet Magazine No. 17 (contents)
Originally published in Planet Magazine No. 17 (March 1998). Illustration by Romeo Esparrago The Neen carry about in their pockets little moons,birthsigns and if you gaze into the orbsyou see a blue sunriseand feel odd, a little dizzy and in your head it starts,the visions come all at once, trembling arms,you feel hungry, your mouth … Continue reading Alien Indulgence, by Ernest Slyman
Originally published in Planet Magazine No. 17 (March 1998). Illustration: “The Ghost of Future Passed” by Andrew G. McCann So this is Day One,When the Earth coalesces.How hot. How boring. * Poem and illustration copyright ©1998 by Andrew G. McCann Note: To find out more about "SciFaiku" poetry, visit "The SciFaiku Manifesto" at: <http://www.crew.umich.edu/~brinck/poetry/manifesto.html>. ← … Continue reading If This Is Tuesday…, by Andrew G. McCann
Originally published in Planet Magazine No. 17 (March 1998). Illustration by Romeo Esparrago Flat on my backI grasp the grass,hold on tight to Rocket Earth,as it twirls on axis,wobbles and spins,in elliptical orbit,falling into the Sun,tumbling through galaxiesoutward bound,riding the curveon the Einstein Express.Space is so vast(and we so small)we don't even noticethe spin or … Continue reading Rocketeering, by Jean King
Originally published in Planet Magazine No. 13–16 (October 1997). Illustration by Romeo Esparrago Children of The BombIn June's wintry fist, pick atBroken-toothed cities * Poem copyright ©1997 by Andrew G. McCann Illustration copyright ©1997-98 by Romeo Esparrago Note: For more "SciFaiku" poems (i.e., haiku with science fiction themes) visit "The SciFaiku Manifesto". <http://www.crew.umich.edu/~brinck/poetry/manifesto.html>. ← Back … Continue reading Children, by Andrew G. McCann
Originally published in Planet Magazine No. 13–16 (October 1997). Illustration by Romeo Esparrago If life forms survivevast distances and reach Earthwe'll promptly kill them. * Poem copyright ©1997-98 by Ray Dangel Illustration copyright ©1997-98 by Romeo Esparrago ← Back to Planet Magazine No. 13–16 (contents)
