Monthly Archives: August 2012

  In years to come, pilgrims from every Crowded corner of Sol’s system will journey To this pale and dusty place. From the rain-soaked fields of Earth And Titan’s poisonous frozen plains; From Europa’s cross-hatched canyons, Mercury’s melting mountains And … Continue reading →

  Standing statue-still, Her martian monster truck wheels yet to turn, Her onboard oven yet to burn Even a single gram of grit or dirt, Curiosity considers her fate.   While Flashy NASA websites insist The nuclear-powered geologist, Was sent … Continue reading →

  Morning.   A steady procession of pastry-grey legs Passes our TARDIS-blue tent. Men’s fashion leather mules slap-slap on hairy feet As they stride towards the showers, toiletries bags Clutched self-consciously under their arms, Crammed full of shower gels, moisturisers … Continue reading →