Some quarter beyond the known cosmic scheme,
Where new stars are born and galaxies gleam,
One James T. Kirk sails through space, bold and free,
On Starship Enterprise, his destiny.
Through wormholes and nebulas, he charts course
While voyaging through out the universe.
Space to him is much more than void and black,
It’s a test of courage, where risks never lack—
A stage for discovery and wonder,
Where Klingons battle and Vulcans ponder.
“Engage!” His command resounds at the helm,
To seek out new life, in the next strange realm.
Joined by Spock, McCoy, Uhura, Sulu
And of course Scottie and Chekov as crew,
He boldly goes where none have gone before,
Seeking civilizations to explore.
For space is a mirror reflecting Kirk’s soul,
A quest for meaning, where mysteries unfold.
But should we give follow this Captain’s lead
To future adventures where starships speed?
In space’s embrace, will we find our place
Or is it just fantasy, a fool’s race?
© 1972, Kenneth Koziol. All rights reserved.
