ROCKET THROWER
The 1964 World's Fair in Flushing Meadows-Corona Park
Was a celebration of the Space Age
As illustrated by the sculpture
Rocket Thrower by Donald De Lue
The hope was humanity would soon
Be reaching for the stars
But after landing on the moon in 1969
We didn't double down and head to Mars
And although this year the Webb telescope will be launched
To peer into the vast distances of the universe
I am still left feeling that the hope
For traveling to brave new worlds
Of the 1960's has somehow diminished
While sitting by the massive bronze statue
My friend and I
Began discussing the potential for life
Within our solar system
Specifically eyeless creatures
Residing in the deep oceans
Of Saturn's moon Enceladus
We may find out in the 2030's when probes
Will be sent to investigate
Whether they exist or not
In the meantime we are left wondering
Along with the 43-foot giant
Looking up at the sky
Is there anyone out there?
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