Disclaimer: Star Trek is the property of Paramount/Viacom. This poem is the property of and is copyright (c) 1979 by Bev Clark. Originally published in Guardian #2. Rated PG.
POINT OF VIEW
Beverley Clark
Martians are funny,
But humans are weird--
I tell you a chin is
No place for a beard.
Its two arms look lonely,
and close to its head.
It must be quite awkward
For hanging in bed.
Has it been injured?
Its back is so bare.
I know how I'd feel
If my parts weren't all there.
Oh, the poor human!
Its tail isn't grown!
It's not nearly as lengthy
And fine as my own.
Hey, that's no funny!
Ouch! Get it away!
I don't understand it--
What did I say?