The little green man
nursed his slight gash
bleeding little green drops
resulting from
a deliberate bite
from a discontent, hairy beast
known as Bozo
this interrupted
his camera viewing
his aircraft watching
his human snatching
these nutty earthlings
both boring and hostile
engrossed in
their petty lives
But he is
injured now
no way to return
to paradise on Planet Z
his dreams
lapsing in nanoseconds
Absent of green fuel
and verdant vitality
his days now
perhaps will be
out here
hobnobbing with
with the smelly canine
sharing his sizable dog house
with the nubby rugs
stashed
among the vines
undetected by human eyes
Hey Lana! What inspired writing. I assume you tagged it ‘humour’ because you’re imagining an alien’s predicament but I found a lot of sadness in it…you gave him enough depth to relate to him regardless of his alien-ness.
Ah, thanks so much, Mek. Sadness does always seem to creep into my work. I thought the humor portion came in with the alien attempting to get along with Bozo. There were other people who felt sorry for him too. I may have a to write a rescue mission, ha ha!
No, we do not need a happy ending. Happy is meaningless if there is no sorrow. It is the relative difference in states that we notice. Or maybe not, but either way, your post is great as is no matter how readers interpret it! And yes, the humour did come across too 🙂
WOW. Humorous, clever, and with a good picture. Y.ou even added Ziggy Stardust himself! I love aliens, and I love this poem
Thank you so much. You can’t go wrong with Ziggy 😀 I use to enjoy watching 3rd Rock from the Sun.
I’ve never seen that show, but the idea of it sounds pretty cool.
Yeah, it is from the 1990s. It was pretty funny 😀
Oh, Lana! You’re back! 😊 Love the alien poem (I’ve been a huge X-files fan back in the 90’s 😉)! Hope everything is fine and well! Thanks for the Bowie video – I adore him! Hugs&love! 😊 xoxo
Hi Sarah! Yes, it’s me, ha ha. I’ve managed a bit of composure after my slight mental breakdown, lol. I loved watching 3rd Rock from the Sun. I have fond memories of that with my mom, she liked it also. Bowie is great, hands down across-the-board favorite. I hope you a doing well. Hugs and love to you! 😀 xoxoxo
I’m glad to hear that you’re feeling a bit better now, Lana. I was so worried…
Bowie was one of a kind, a true artist in every sense of the word.
Hugs&love! xoxoxo ❤
Thank you, Sarah, You are such a dear and compassionate person. I’m so glad we are friends! I hope you have been doing a well and enjoying some creative time. Bowie was indeed a treasure. Hugs and love to you! xoxoxo 😀
Fun to see your post pop up, Lana. I love the poem, but the poor little fellow! I feel so sorry for him. It’s great to “see” you. Hope you’re well and in the mood for spring. 🙂
Hi Diana! My small mental breakdown proved to be cathartic, lol. I’ve still got work piled up, but I’ve gotten through some of it and as you pointed out, spring is almost upon us. I tend not to like winter much, so I”m happy about that and definitely in the mood for it. I hope you have been doing well and getting some writing tasks accomplished! 😀
Breaks are important, Lana. We have to pay attention to our rhythm and honor our needs. In fact, I’m taking a little break starting tomorrow to get a bit of writing done and a little R&R. Happy Spring!
Happy Weekend and Happy Spring to you, Diana!
😀
Definitely Bowie inspired! Love it!
Hi Marissa! Thank you. It’s hard to go wrong with Bowie 😀
It is rather sad with “no way to return.”
Yes, I can see that now so much that I’m even starting to feel sorry for him 😀
Hi Lana, nice to see you writing again… poignant piece. Glad you are back, hope you have had a restful break. Love and hugs ⚘
Hello Iris! Thank you so much. It was a good break from not having quite so much to do. I hope you have been doing well also. Love and hugs to you!
Yes, I’m fine thanks. Work challenging more than ever… looking forward to some time off over the Easter break! You too keep well, Lana. Much love <3
Oh yes, work tends to be that way. Easter break will be welcome and wonderful. Much love back to you!
Good to see you back, Lana. A lovely piece, it’s not easy being green, huh? I loved your outline of Mr Martian’s interrupted activities, like “camera viewing, aircraft watching, and human snatching,” and how he ends up “hobnobbing with the smelly canine.” That doesn’t sound too bad, actually. Maybe I’ll hobnob with mine on the couch for a nap. 🙂
Thank you, Joan! It’s definitely not easy being a little green man left behind. I think he and the dog will become good friends. I also frequently hobnob with my dog on the couch, haha! Hope you are enjoying some lovely spring napping weather!
hoo hoo Lana is back, I am smiling! and poor little fella. They better not kill Alien, they will be in trouble with my daughter, aliens are her favourite people, she will go all the way to destroy them and save aliens hahahah! Was a nice poem and let’s hope you will come back often and quickly. I hope your daffodils are in bloom – Happy Spring Lana!
Well hello Juli, my lovely decorator friend 😀 I’m glad your daughter is a protector of aliens, haha. Lots of people liked this one and were sad he was left behind. I may have to write a rescue sequel, lol. I don’t have anything blooming right now, but it sure won’t be long. I hope you are enjoying a beautiful spring also, Juli. It is so nice to talk with you again! 😀
And you too Lana, nice to see you back in the ring of bloggers! I hope you will stay! Happy Mother’s Day!
Thanks for your like of my post on The Aaronic Blessing; you are very kind.
You’re very welcome!
Thanks for your wonderful blog.