Ode to the Star Trek Experience

[moyer777]

Ode to the Star Trek Experience
by Rick Moyer

Today is the day they are shutting her down
One of the only reasons I ever went to that town.
It's glitz and glam and buffets galore
Were home to a place I loved to explore

Star Trek the Experience was cool I must say
A place fans could wander through and spend the day
To see how it unfolded in their timeline tribute
and look at the props and costumes to boot.

The weapons and ships, and Spock's burial torpedo
A picture they took, join the crew, hey that's neato.
Then standing in line for a couple of really cool rides
As we chatted with fans and that took Trek all in stride.

The Klingon encounter was great fun I confer
As we were ushered into the  cool transporter
Beamed up on board of the Enterprise D
When the effect took place we all shouted with glee

They had effectively captured the essence of the show
And we got to be immersed in it, and boldy go!
Through the corridors that we had come to know so well
We rounded the corner to see where debris had fell

Then the doors hissed open and to all of our delight
We walked onto the bridge in all of its might.
There it was the captain's chair and the view screen so big
You could tell the true fans as they smiled at this gig.

The sights, the sounds were perfect on the spot
and then a glimpse of our fave characters we got
The Klingons were attacking and we had to get to safety
So into the turbo lift we all got packed greatly.

The turbo lift rocked and gave us a jolt
as we heard the communications between the Klingon's remote
The doors opened up and to the shuttle we ran
And that's when the ride really began.

Now this is what it feels to be hurled through space
My heart pumping and me smiling at a furious pace
Immersed in something I had only watched on TV
I was in Star Trek like I always wanted to be.

My stomach challenged from the centrifugal force
But thrilled to go through it I had no remorse.
It ended to fast as we crashed through the sign
The doors hissed open, it was the end of the line.

The Janitor walked us to the elevator quick
And we all had sea legs and tried not to get sick.
To the Deep Space nine promenades we did venture
We just had a Klingon Adventure.

Walking around the shops we did stray
and saw things so fun in a Star Trekish way
From mugs that lit up to Tribbles that did hum
This was geek heaven and a whole lot of fun.

Then to Quark's bar and grill to have a little food.
Meeting Klingons, Andorians and a cool Ferangi dude.
Laughing and talking trivia, this place had an air
I could spend hours chatting with the folks that were there.

Then onto the Borg 4-D we must go
The other fascinating  Star Trek show
Standing in line we answered Trivia from the screen
and laughed as we answered letter D the Breen!

Ushered into the lab we got to see the Voyager Doctor!
As the Borg were attacking and the crew had to lock her.
The lights came down and the Drones came a calling
They shot with their rifles and officers were falling.

Quick to the transport, we must get out of here fast,
We were thrilled with the effects and the great Star Trek cast.
From the lady that was pulled through the ceiling my oh my,
To the drone who was walking towards us with the laser on his eye.

Then in the ship with the 3-D glasses on our nose
We experienced true Trek Lore from our head to our toes
The Queen was so scary as she floated in our space
The probe it came calling as it pushed at our face.

The seat actually moved and scared us to scream
As we felt like an officer in a Starfleet bad dream
My face hurt real bad as I smiled all the way
This was a fan's dream and a wonderful day.

I went back and rode both of rides because they were cool
At least for a day I fit in and didn't feel like a fool.
There were people around me from all walks and tribes
with something in common a cool Star Trek Vibe.

So here's to the Experience, my glass I lift too,
10 years of thrilling fans and making dreams come true.
You accomplished and entertained and that oh so fair
You kept our dream alive of Space, what's out there?

The sadness I feel as I think of you closing
but glad that I got to see you and take advantage of posing.
Goodbye old friend the memories you helped me foster
At least for this fan you helped me live long and prosper.

[Geekyfanboy]

Hey Rick.. that was a great tribute to a once in a lifetime experience for any Star Trek fan.

[moyer777]

Thanks Kenny, that was a very special place to me.

[wso32]

Rick, that was brilliant.  I was there last weekend to take it in one last time.  Sad to see it go, but glad I was able to enjoy it quite a few times.  Thanks for sharing that with us.

[moyer777]

you are welcome.  I'm glad you got to go for the last time!

[Geekyfanboy]

Hey Rick.. do you mind if I add this Ode to my Star Trek Experience Website.. of course I'll give you credit.. it's just so good that I would like to share it with everyone who visits my site.

[moyer777]

You can use any of my stuff anytime Kenny!

I hope it makes people smile!

[metron07]

Another gem from Mr. Moyer

I will niss visiting that place.

:'(

[Bryancd]

Nice on Rick. :)

[moyer777]

Thanks guys.  :)

[M-5]

That was outstanding!  Thank you Rick!  I'll miss the place. :'(