a better place

if they want to go to mars,
let them.
let them go
and start over there.
good luck with
that no water thing,
no coffee shops,
or air.
take along some crazy
pills,
you'll need them for
those long
martian nights.
bring sunscreen and some
books to read,
after awhile, staring
at earth
will make you wish
you stayed
and tried harder there
to make it a better
place.