The Message - Anachronaeon

Ten thousand years ago

We received a message from your galaxy

A message that filled our hearts with joy

A chance to exchange experiences and knowledge

You spoke of a green paradise in the cold dead space

A place where life against all odds did grow

Life sprung from water to pursue a life on land

Evolution gave mammals a leading role

We did come — we heard your call

But found no life at all

We came to late — was it fate

The rage in you became your fall

A flock of monkeys learned to stand erect

Invented tools and weapons to kill and gain respect

You said that much has changed since then

But none of our people ever kill our own men

Your thirst to lead and kill

Was the guiding force for your development

This green oasis you called Tellus

Destroyed by your need for possessions

Ten thousand years too late

But lucky not to feel your hate

So many things you could learn from us

You could have lived on…