We're off to Mars

They’ve found water on Mars

So life must exist

I’m told there’s a battle ahead

To see who gets on the list

They say the red planet

Is an open book

And privileged pioneers

Will get the first look

The space station check in

Doesn’t have a long queue

This exciting venture

Is just for the chosen few

The departure lounge is jumping

With politicians and bankers

With Celebrities, Generals and CEO’s

Amongst other wealthy wankers

The Giant TV screens they show

Those left behind on earth

Dying amongst the embers

Clinging to nothing of worth

A handful of powerful people

Destroyed everything we built

Now they’re leaving us behind

Without an ounce of guilt

Mars was named after a god of war

Irony has it moment in the Sun

Warmongering bastards turn their backs

When they should be facing a gun

They’ve killed mankind alive

Earth is covered in scars

The elite fly to a new world

Singing we’re off to Mars

©JMcN 2015