They boldly went to outer space
To represent the human race
To aliens from far and wide
On planets unidentified—
Exotic and yet commonplace.

With others eager to debase
The Enterprise and to erase
Their dreams, both spoken and implied,
They boldly went.

Each journey to an unknown place
Brought challenges they had to face
Where differences were set aside,
Inspiring people nationwide.
And though some died, in every case
They boldly went.


© by Randal A. Burd, Jr.
Used with the author's permission.