HEAVENS ABOVE

         
          Of course there must be more intelligence

          Within the universe than only ours;

          Since we are here, it’s simply common sense

          That others have evolved with similar powers.

          It cannot be just distance that’s the cause

          That other beings with capacities

          Like ours (although perhaps with fewer flaws)

          Have not detected our technologies.

          But then, perhaps they have, and that is why

          They’re waiting till we’ve finally evolved

          Into a saner race before they try:

          We’ll see them when our failings are resolved.

               When once our errant species has grown wise,

               We’ll meet angelic creatures from the skies.

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