Category: SF Poetry

Comet Borrelly, by Romeo Esparrago

Glowing white comet streaking through a vivid purple and magenta starfield

Originally published in Planet Magazine No. 32 (December 2001). On September 22nd, 2001, the Deep Space 1 space probe flew within 1,400 miles of 6-mile long Comet Borrelly. Observers were suprised by its structure... Illustration by Romeo Esparrago lone, cold, barrenflaring down cosmic alley laneGod's lost bowling pin Poem and illustrations copyright 2001 by Romeo … Continue reading Comet Borrelly, by Romeo Esparrago →

Shipment to Nowhere, by s.c. virtes

Painting of a green lizard-like creature dancing on its hind legs against a hot orange sky

Originally published in Planet Magazine No. 31 (September 2001). Illustration by Patrick Stacy you have to wonder about the glitchthat sent 20 tons of plywoodon a flatbed truckto a pointin the Nevada desertwhere there are no peoplewithin 100 milesno development contractsno plans to build anythingjust a humorous glitchan anecdote in the long historyof computer screwupsor … Continue reading Shipment to Nowhere, by s.c. virtes →

No One’s Future, by Richard Behrens

Black and white comic-style drawing of tense men in uniforms and armor with a robot arm reaching overhead

Originally published in Planet Magazine No. 31 (September 2001). (for Hugo Gernsback) Illustration by Matt Morrow monocled eyeball staringat radio waves crossingthe manhattan skylinedreamed a treasure troveof gadgets and inventionswith goodly trowel in handtrailing wires across new yorknightline, television imagesechoing in the aether;gathered into his foldthe lost children of literaturethe Scientifiction crewwith their youthful experienceand … Continue reading No One’s Future, by Richard Behrens →

International Space Station, by Romeo Esparrago

Black and white drawing of the International Space Station with its long striped solar panels

Originally published in Planet Magazine No. 31 (September 2001). EXCLUSIVE RESORT SciFaiku Artwork by Romeo Esparrago PHILANTHROPYDonations to poorhe used to do that for funnow he gives to space MIDDLE CLASSMoney makes missionis that all it takes to fly?gotta buy Lotto! POVERTYI can only dreamfor now I scrounge, beg, or robEarthbound forever Haiku & artwork … Continue reading International Space Station, by Romeo Esparrago →

Volus Nocturnus, by James Livingston

Symmetrical teal digital art of an alien creature with a bulbous head seated on a pedestal

Originally published in Planet Magazine No. 30 (June 2001). Illustration: “High Brain” by Jon Eke On the end of the southernmostEdge of Borneo,Near the river Barito,In a remote pool,A new kind of creature was found. A chieftain,Of the Punan tribe,A race of cannibalsWho hold the color blueTo be sacred,And tattoo their skinTo resembleThe flesh of … Continue reading Volus Nocturnus, by James Livingston →

Star That Lives, by Andy Miller

Abstract image of curving orange arches and ornate lines over a grey background

Originally published in Planet Magazine No. 30 (June 2001). Illustration: “Bones of the stars, dancing” by Andy Miller sphere of dust or stellar motiongas-illumined point dynamic it is a living thingof birth and death composed. a living thing disposed to dreamand dreaming turns it down in the curvature of space. Poems and illustrations copyright 2001 … Continue reading Star That Lives, by Andy Miller →

Love’s Labour & Deliverance, by Romeo Esparrago

Bright cartoon of a green three-eyed alien baby emerging from a pink and blue space-scape with planets

Originally published in Planet Magazine No. 30 (June 2001). The Birth of an Alien Artwork by Romeo Esparrago SciFaiku by Romeo Esparrago MOTHER'S REFLECTIONSNine stellar cyclesCase hardened exo-bellyWhen's my baby due?!? GOOD NEWSEverything there?Yes, It's got blue skin, three eyes,ten twingers, ten froes. LACK THEREOFzap my energiescelestial infant's crieszero-level sleep DIAPER CHANGEGreenish Betelgeuse!Nebulous supernovasplashes my … Continue reading Love’s Labour & Deliverance, by Romeo Esparrago →