More Poetry Writing Workshop Verse

More Poetry Writing Workshop Verse: Note: I recently completed a month-long poetry writing workshop. During the last class I wrote a poem based on the novel "Red Mars" by Kim Stanley Anderson, about terraforming Mars (changing the planet so humans can survive there)

First draft: "Terraforming Mars"

Looking for a new place to live?

Transforming a planet from red to green to blue

Hydroponic gardens for sustenance

Help wanted, Horticulture Expert

Must be Diligent, Handy and

Have a High Tolerance for Boredom

If we get to Mars can we avoid crime, wars and social unrest?

Will we make the same mistakes which have plagued mankind

From time immemorial? Or,

Will we ruin the planet and just move on to another one?

Revision of "Terraforming Mars" poem, retitled "Help Wanted"

Help Wanted

Experienced Hydroponic Gardener

To Transform Mars From Red to Green

Must be able to work independently

High Tolerance for Boredom preferred

Are you tired of living with war, crime and Social Unrest?

Are you tired of the old mistakes?

Help us make new ones.

Contact www.thereforthetaking.com.