T ' Pol

: : : : : : : : : : : : She served for years the Vulcan way, the only way she could, And came to Earth's space to survey, just as the Vulcans would, Don't interfere and don't get caught, safe distance yet not far, So no-one gives a second's thought to see a shooting star. The ship was damaged and left her as one who takes command, To land the ship and then prefer to keep things well in hand, Supplies were low, yet towns were near, so she agreed to go, She settled in despite her fear that humans soon would know. Three aliens right here on Earth with Carbon Creek their home, And finding jobs to prove their worth yet never far to roam, Just acting like they're human, too, just waiting patiently, Their rescue ship to come in view, then leave, yet leave no clue. And with that done, she served again, soon on the Enterprise, A ship from Earth with human men with starlight in their eyes, For they had faith and hopes and dreams, like those who press ahead, Despite the dangers and extremes that other humans dread. T'Pol was there to share advice, to stand and fight as well, For space proved not Man's Paradise, but sometimes more like Hell, And yet the humans would explore and cause her great concern, But time helped her respect them more, not seeking to return. And when love stirred, she loved that, too, and yet still in her way, Not quite as other Vulcans do who meditate or pray, Her loyalty most men recall beyond her self-control, Except, of course, when some men fall for Vulcans like T'Pol. Denis Martindale. February 2021. The poem is about the Enterprise TV series and Vulcan T'Pol and starts with her story about her visiting Earth and then leads on to her time on the Enterprise with Captain Archer and crew.