SPACE ALIENS

             We must suppose within the vasts of space

             That other living creatures have evolved,

             Although as yet we haven’t found a trace

             Of them—a mystery still to be resolved.

             It’s simply the clear fact that we are here

             In this small speck of the wide universe

             Implies life elsewhere’s likely to appear:

             The cosmic womb would yet again disburse.

             That being so, why haven’t we as yet

             Discovered evidence to prove as fact

             That other life exists we haven’t met,

             Except perhaps our fear of being attacked?

                  Let sleeping aliens lie, for if they come,

                  That’s it for us—it’s better to play dumb.

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