Galactic Light Verse
Beth LaBuff
In "Battle-Starfish Galactic," Houston had a problem. When a lunar war escalated over starfish fishing rights in the Sea of Tranquility, an emissary was procured from Neptune. "Neither Asteroids, Nor Shooting stars," finds unrequited love due to a bungled routing code on a letter proposing marriage.

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Battle-Starfish Galactic A lunar legend chronicles that Once upon the moon, A house comprised of lunar rock, Was built upon a dune. The dune was by Moon River, Which flowed, a mile wide, To the Sea of Tranquility, Drawn by the daily tide. Inside the house of barren rock A lunar fellow dwelt, Who nightly cracked his moon roof To view Orion’s belt. The locals called him Houston And he was prone to weep 'Cause Houston had a problem— At night he couldn’t sleep. Fishing was the commerce, and An export from the moon— Starfish were caught within the Sea, Then shipped off to Neptune. On Neptune, flambéed starfish was A savory delight. But the starfish were elusive And were only caught at night. Two lunar factions fought over The starfish fishing rights, Faction A and Faction B Kept Houston up at night. Their constant fighting halted Starfish exports to Neptune. And the conflict worsened, leaving Houston Sleepless on the moon. The lunar weapon residue From starfish fighting wars Had left a toxic nebula... other titles included are: Eat Your Vegetables Age—It's Relative Sun Block Use Caution! Slow Down! Bump! Earthshine Neither Asteroids, Nor Shooting Stars Each poem lists an inspirational Bible verse.