THE DEPTH OF SILENCE The com, was dead, nothing save static, No data, voice, or beacons, only star song, They were alone, absolutely, darkness, Possibly more alone than ever before, A recon probe beyond beyond, An attempt to find star systems safe, Safe and clean of the enemy taint, Some success, a haven found, Bright blue, green, brown, and white, Much as Earth, five thousand years ago, Then the war news worsen, until, A final message on all bands, Zulu, final defense, maximum effort, Then... Sign in to see full entry.