life on other planets

life on
other planets
is doubtful
because of
the absence
of water and air,
but more of
a worry is
that intelligent
life here
seems to
be waning with
the turn of
each new
year. something
in the water
perhaps,
or
that packaged
food, or
the ozone layer
seeping
out into space.
the effect of
gamma rays.
who knows,
who cares.