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A Conversation

by

Mrs P

"You're a logical man," said the Doctor,
"You keep your emotions at bay
And yet you risked all for the life of a friend.
Is there more to this tale than you say?"
"I've a logical answer," the Vulcan replied.
"My reasons are perfectly clear.
It cost time and money to train Captain Kirk,
So I took the force of that spear."

"You're a logical man," said the Doctor,
"And don't need good friends to survive.
So kindly explain the delight on your face,
When you saw James T Kirk was alive."
"I've a logical answer," the Vulcan replied.
"Replacements aren't easy to find,
The loss of a Captain's a loss to the Fleet.
I'd no other thoughts on my mind."

"You're a logical man," said the Doctor,
"Your mind is important to you,
So why do you risk it again and again
To safeguard this ship and her crew?"
"I've a logical answer," the Vulcan replied.
"I know what a starship would cost.
My mind is a tool, it was logically used
To ensure Starfleet assets weren't lost."

"You're a logical man," said the Doctor,
"You follow your head not your heart.
So why did you send an impossible flare,
When you knew we were doomed from the start?"
"I've a logical answer," the Vulcan replied.
"I had a decision to make.
Igniting the shuttlecraft's fuel seemed to be
The logical action to take"

"You're a logical man," said the Doctor,
"And love is a useless emotion.
So why when you melded to keep us from harm,
Could we sense your unyielding devotion?"
"I've a logical answer," the Vulcan replied.
"You had to be quickly prepared.
I could only succeed in defeating your fears
If I gave the illusion I cared."

"You're a logical man," said the Doctor,
"And Vulcan reserve is your goal.
So why are you working with beings like us,
Who try to break down your control?"
"I've a logical answer," the Vulcan replied.
"I am making my own observations.
You are useful examples of simple life forms,
In all their diverse combinations."

"I'm not fooled at all!" cried the Doctor,
"You are only deceiving yourself!
Your actions were logical? In a pig's eye!
You stubborn green pointy eared elf!"
"That's illogical, Doctor," the Vulcan replied,
And watched as he stormed out of sight,
For logic dictated he'd never admit
The odds that the Doctor was right.


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Copyright Mrs P

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