Mars’ Grasses... A Valentine Confession



What would you do,
If the sky ceased to be blue,
     turned a darker shade of red,
Instead?
Grass no longer light green,
     as we’ve previously seen.
Pampas seed tips bright orange glow,
     to vividly fluoresce the lane-side hedgerow.
Psychedelic-show!

What conclusions would you draw,
     if vegan lions munched on straw?
Pelicans alight at the zebra crossing sign,
     cows fermenting vintage French wine.
Sublime!
Cats and dogs become best friends,
     pleased their life-long struggle ends.
Dodos start flying, defiantly thriving,
     wooly mammoths defrosting, eternally surviving,
Enlivening!

Imagine! For a moment let it be,
     you fall passionately in love with me.
Most unworthy admirer of all,
     scores the adorable belle of the ball..
Heavenly!
In my unique avant-garde world view,
     secretly treasure my unrequited love for you.
Because, you will never look and see,
     in everyday reality,
                 Just me!

— Philip Wood