‘Big Picture’ by Lawrence Barker

Our long hard trip has left us worn but wise We learn that matters that look large close by Can fade to naught when one sees from afar From Earth, the dying sun filled half the sky Fourteen light years away scarce does its shine Stand out from that of any pallid star * About … Continue reading ‘Big Picture’ by Lawrence Barker →

‘ANNAM’ by Romeo Esparrago

Ink painting in a round arch of a figure in a conical hat facing misty mountains and a cliffside temple gate

I had returned. to find Viet Nam. To find my past. To find my lover. To find my Linh. I returned. So in the crags deep and distant from Tu Le, I searched. I search for my youth, I search for my answers, I search for Linh. I searched. I found only a temple. With … Continue reading ‘ANNAM’ by Romeo Esparrago →

Devour, by Romeo Esparrago and Andrew G. McCann

Black-and-white woodcut-style drawing of a hooded alien creature with a coiled body and a planet with bubbles beside it

Originally published in Planet Magazine No. 35 (September 2002). Illustration by Romeo Esparrago They were holy, kindpraying with our innocentsfor galactic peace We let them all intransported by their storiesone by one they struck false their cloak of trustdread hunters from the abyssdark walks among us Poem © 2002 by Romeo Esparrago & Andrew G. … Continue reading Devour, by Romeo Esparrago and Andrew G. McCann →

Now Departing: Deep Space 1, by Romeo Esparrago

Rendering of a small spacecraft with long solar panel wings drifting in black space

Originally published in Planet Magazine No. 34 (June 2002). Illustration by Romeo Esparrago solar cells darkenedasteroids navigatedmission accomplished k-band power goneion engine spent and dryonce warm, now frozen darkness lies aheadmomentum pushes onwardfarewell, Mother Earth Borrelly long pastSol a distant point of lightdestination: stars SciFaiku (haiku) & impressionistic art © 2002 by Romeo Esparrago For … Continue reading Now Departing: Deep Space 1, by Romeo Esparrago →

Red Robot Haiku, by Romeo Esparrago

Six variations of a boxy red robot head with glowing yellow eyes, arranged in a grid

Originally published in Planet Magazine No. 33 (March 2002). Illustration: “Red Robot Redux” by Romeo Esparrago anger and hatredi see red with yellow eyesthanks to my Rage Chip domineering clawstamed by she-love's caressesrusty hypocrite! betrayed by hu-manshunned by robots and toastersfrustration and guilt Poem and artwork © 2002 by Romeo Esparrago Inspired by The Red … Continue reading Red Robot Haiku, by Romeo Esparrago →

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 →

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 →

OSX SciFaiku, by Romeo Esparrago

Colorful collage of a glossy blue-veined shape with a red heart, an apple, a swirl and lightning bolts

Originally published in Planet Magazine No. 30 (June 2001). Good job! You found this secret SciFaiku page! Artwork: “Lickable” by Romeo Esparrago 'cuz it's X-ratedit can make love to Windowspronounced oh yes sex Haiku and artwork titled "Lickable" copyright 2001 by Romeo Esparrago ← Back to Planet Magazine No. 30 (contents)

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 →

Two Poems, by Romeo Esparrago

Digital collage of a green-skinned cyborg woman with tubes for hair beside a pink-haired woman in a green bodysuit, a spaceship between them

Originally published in Planet Magazine No. 29 (March 2001). Illustration by Romeo Esparrago '2001 Haiku'Space Odyssey unfulfilledVoyager's last seasonYet hope goes on 'Year of the Serpent' TankaSnakes alive, oh my!The Millennium's first yearTwenty-first Century!Space Station is now on trackIs manned Mars mission next up? Poems and illustrations copyright 2001 by Romeo Esparrago ← Back to … Continue reading Two Poems, by Romeo Esparrago →