One Share of Moon Robot

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There is a very special and unique construction project brewing,

the magnitude of which, gave me many thoughts for chewing.

Apparently the Japanese are leaping closer to fulfilling their plan

to pump solar energy from the moon to every man and woman.

The idea was actually first proposed in 1968.

I guess you could say I'm learning about it a bit late.

I'm jealous of the robot builders and those who will control them
and sad that one day we'll speak of how the moon looked "back when..."

On the plus side, we will have plenty of green energy,

but I worry a disco ball moon would blinding for me.

If it makes the sky sparkle like a raver's dance party,

I'll need eye protection that is much more hearty.

I hope they're also planning a visitor center and resort

where the rich can come to relax, explore and cavort.

Many have dreamed of going there for years and years.

If our need for power impedes that, there will be many tears.

If all this happens, I'll just have more things to be jealous of.

I doubt I'll ever have the money to fly to the moon with my love.

Perhaps I'll invest in the company and pretend I own a robot.

Living vicariously through him could be the best chance I've got.

© Rachel Hoyt 2011.  All rights reserved.

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Duff Beer Limerick

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A fellow was in a bad mood.

His order had been misconstrued.

He'd ordered some Duff

but it was a bluff.

The bottle was empty. How rude!

© Rachel Hoyt 2011.  All rights reserved.


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My Top 5 BBQ Wishes

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I know on Memorial Day I should be thinking of the Vets,

but instead I'm focused on some silly BBQ regrets.

You may have guessed I like to posses wacky things

because I relish in the smiles their appearance brings.

Here are five pieces of flare that I wish someone would buy me.

They would really liven up any Memorial Day party.

(5)  An inflatable entertainment center would be fun,

especially if it was a float-it-in-your-pool-type one.

I like the excitement of using electronics near water.

It's safety like that that makes a dad proud of his daughter.

(4)  This 24-carat gold plated barbecue

might appear higher on the top five list for you,

but I think it would be hard to protect and maintain.

Plus, on the wacky scale, it's really rather plain.

(3)  The BBQ Sword is funny and fairly well known.

I heard of them and promptly wanted one of my own.

I think having one would make me a bit cooler,

plus when my sister comes over I can properly duel her.

(2)  The Cthulhu Roaster might be scary looking to some...

but I find those shocked and blank stares silly fun.

I don't even really like to eat hot dogs myself,

but I'd cook them fairly often if I had this on my shelf.

(1)  The item I most covet is a watermelon stroller

which would keep cool utilizing power that's solar.

I'd wheel my vodka snacks into parties in style

giving everyone something funny to talk about for a while.

Whatever you do today, I hope your Memorial Day is fun.

There's a million ways besides the above to make today a great one!

© Rachel Hoyt 2011.  All rights reserved.

 

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