You out there —
today’s ubiquitous alien —
20th-21st century phenomenon —
the elusive Mr. Gray —
Are you

as some so boldly claim
a god among gods?
A king without a crown?
Or are you humbler —

A scientist.
A parts dealer.
Zoologist (aka abductor).
A pioneer or are you both?

Just one more question for you,
you super ancient, sapient being
with the enormous brain case:
Is your flying saucer

a Honda civic or is it a Bentley?
Middle ground maybe — a Volvo, a Saab?
Basically what I’m asking is
Are you ballin’ or are you just getting by?