Deep in space ... poem by Stefano Donno

Deep in space, a journey long,

A lone ship travels, its crew strong.

Their mission clear, their path is set,

But little do they know what they'll soon get.

 

A distress signal, a planet to land,

An unknown world, a barren land.

A place that seems devoid of life,

But deep beneath, trouble thrives.

 

In the darkness, creatures wait,

Hiding in shadows, filled with hate.

Their bodies morph and change with ease,

A horde of monsters that seek to please.

 

The crew fights back with all their might,

As they struggle to survive the night.

But their numbers dwindle, their hope grows thin,

As they face an enemy that cannot be beaten.

 

Yet in the midst of fear and strife,

A woman stands, fierce in life.

Her strength and courage give the crew hope,

As they fight for survival and learn to cope.

 

The battle rages on, both sides fierce,

But in the end, it is the woman who pierces

The heart of the monster, the queen of all,

As she triumphs over the alien thrall.

 

The crew escapes, but not unscathed,

For in their hearts, the memories engraved.

Of a battle fought, of a fight for life,

Of a journey through space, a world of strife.

 

So let us remember the tale of the crew,

And honor the woman who fought through and through.

For in their journey, we can see,

The power of humanity, the will to be free.