A little over a month ago, I let you all know about a poem that had been accepted by The Magazine of Fantasy and Science Fiction. Somebody asked if I could possibly post it here for the unfortunate souls who don't have access to this magazine. So, without further ado... ======== Contact Dad bought A new TV Just for this. We saw the live feed From a moon we'll never see By looking out our window. White bits floated into view Like dust in the air Of Grandma's attic. Then we saw them -- Glittering globs of grape jelly Dribbled from a sandwich. They swam closer Into the probe's light. We didn't breathe. One moved quicker And came in closer, Filling up the screen And then It licked The lens. First published in the September/October 2012 issue of The Magazine of Fantasy and Science Fiction. If you're feeling a little nervous about the copyright, don't worry. The editor bought the First North American Serial Rights to the poem. That means he bought the right to be the first to publish the poem, and he has the right to use it in any future anthologies the magazine produces. Other than that, I'm free to use the poem in any way I wish, as long as I note where it first appeared. This issue is still on the newsstands. But, if you can't find it in your area, they do sell back issues, or you can subscribe -- they offer both traditional print issues and an app for Kindle. Their website is: www.sfsite.com/fsf/ Not that I'm pressuring you to make a purchase...I just thought you'd like to know, if you were overcome with the urge to support someone who helps support someone like me!

Thanks!

Go, EW!!! Who knows, now that Curiousity is on Mars...

Congratulations, EW! You should be very proud of yourself!

I love the twist at the end. When I get back into a classroom, I'll have to use this during a poetry unit.

Very nice EW! Thank you for posting.

Sweet! Very nice poem! Congrats on the awesome pub!

Loved the ending, EW! Many hearty congrats!!

Awesome EW!

Thanks, gang! I have to admit that I am proud of this one -- as well as so many others accepted by this mag! (I guess I really started liking this magazine after the first poem they accepted was put into the "All-Star" issue!)

I was so looking forward to read your poem, EW! That's just awesome! You must be so proud of yourself! Can't wait to read your next!