The scientists sat
Tense
Calculating
Researching
And failing.
Yo.
What did it mean?
(probably a god)
(or a fish)
(or a boy)
No, it can’t be.
What did it mean?
(probably a greeting)
In Spanish it means I.
(probably)
What can it mean in English?
(beats me)
RRRINGGG…
Books slam shut
And scientists depart
Ready to fail again
At another time.