The Smile
 

He donned his silver visor,
And electronic boots,
His stereophonic helmet,
And nuclear flying suit.
The rocket sat there waiting,
To journey into space.
He kissed his wife and kids goodbye,
A smile upon his face.

Strange worlds, they were waiting,
New planets to explore.
He clambered up the ladder,
And then sealed the airlock door.
The count-down slowly ended,
All engines fired, and then,
The craft, it just exploded,
And vaporised his grin.