Science Fiction - The Message Poem by Paul Warren

At a particular time of the morning
When you walked past without warning
A whirling noise came from the cave
With pulsating red and yellow lights it gave

But we were just local kids then
As our bravery we couldn't defend
So it became a dare to go into the cave
Taking our chances to us would be very grave

One day the dare became too hard to resist
With two mars bars, a chokito and two packers of gee whizz
Being the prize for an entry into the unknown place
With my torch, Swiss Army knife and lucky coin for this race

I was ready for the cave in this adventure unknown
As I entered with my apprehension trying not be be shown
Then suddenly the green glow came and the whirling noise
And my vision for a moment lost clarity with my poise

When my vision returned there was a being of such beauty
And she spoke to me as plain as it could possibility be
'Be not afraid for you should rejoice - you will be rewarded'
What was her message and I wonder if it should be applauded

'We will come soon to wipe away fear and war will disappear'
The words that she spoke were clear and friendly to adhere
' We will see you in seven days ensure our message is known'
There was a green flash which sent me backwards blown

I don't know how long I was out cold as I got to my feet
And I left the cave and outside the others ran to greet
They said it had only been a minute of time I'd been away
I told them the message that I had been given in the array

As kids we planned what to do and went to a trusted teacher
And I saw the surprise in her eyes wondering if I'd reached her
After some minutes she said they she would pass it on
So the government were told of the plan all along

The government found it hard to believe the story
And rating it good for truth as they were of the story wary
But when the seven days were up they gathered near the cave
Waiting whilst the green glow put world leaders in their grave.

© Paul Warren Poetry