T ' Pol Poem by Denis Martindale

She served for years the Vulcan way, the only way she could,
And came to Earth's space to survey, just as the Vulcans would,
Don't interfere and don't get caught, safe distance yet not far,
Nobody gives a second's thought to see a shooting star.
The ship was damaged and left her as one who takes command,
To land the ship and then prefer to keep things well in hand,
Supplies were low, yet towns were near, so she agreed to go,
She settled in despite her fear that humans would soon know.
Three aliens right here on Earth with Carbon Creek their home,
And finding jobs to prove their worth yet never far to roam,
Just acting like they're human, too, just waiting patiently,
Their rescue ship to come in view, then leave, yet leave no clue.
And with that done, she served again, soon on the Enterprise,
A ship from Earth with human men with starlight in their eyes,
For they had faith and hopes and dreams, like those who press ahead,
Despite the dangers and extremes that other humans dread.
T'Pol was there to share advice, to stand and fight as well,
For space proved not Man's Paradise, but sometimes more like Hell,
And yet the humans would explore and cause her great concern,
But time helped her respect them more, unwilling to return.
And when love stirred, she loved that, too, yet still in her own way,
Not quite as other Vulcans do who meditate or pray,
Her loyalty most men recall beyond her self-control,
Except, of course, when some men fall for Vulcans like T'Pol.


Denis Martindale. February 2021.


Here is a Star Trek science fiction poem by Poemhunter poet Denis Martindale. This time, the poem is about the first starship Enterprise with Sub Commander T'Pol. As a Vulcan, her initial role is simply an observer. She tells Captain Archer about the time she visited Planet Earth years ago. The poem is entitled T'POL. Here is what the poem's message shares today.