Epilogue
Ronon: I beg your indulgence, a moment or three,
So that I may prove this part's merit to thee-
The story's not pointless, I promise you that,
For now comes the morals we've all learned so pat-
From me: don't trust strength in the place of your brains,
For this would have saved me all manner of pains,
Use proper expression and oration nice,
And thus you'll avoid my distinguishing vice.
Sheppard: I'm sure that you wonder at seeing me speak,
For all in the story (but Ronon)'s a geek,
But I shall affirm it where all now can see,
There can be a story that won't include me.
Chuck: And I, though you thought that I'd not have a say
Have shown that a Redshirt can still save the day,
We're characters too and have lives of our own,
And fan-fiction mourners feel bad when we groan.
Teyla: I too have a piece- it's the seers I address,
And ask that they learn from the fault I confess,
A vision, though splendid, is not always true,
And may perhaps lead you to acts you will rue.
Lord Beckett: With my fellow villains my thoughts I will share-
Though vengeance will dictate a plan you prepare,
We all love conspiring, but still you should know-
Past two-hundred years, you should just let it go!
McKay: Of course I have wisdom, and I'll give my mite,
Although I (as always) did nothing but right,
But knowing that others can benefit here
I'll share my advice, though I know it is dear. (1)
I'll talk about leadership- I'm in no doubt
You readers could see how my brilliance and clout
Had rescued us else from a horrible fate
--Ignoring the episode which was of late-
But leadership- that is what carried the day-
(The others all snap "Won't you finish, McKay!?")
Sweet harp of the Geeks, (2) I must silence thy theme
For the young muse of Sci-fi the ending has deemed
Until once again she inspires the refrain
And thee, my dear patron, desires it again.
(1) Costly.
(2) This parodies Scott's The Lady of the Lake.