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Picture Prompt (Flight)

The heights by great men reached and kept, were not obtained by sudden flight. But they, while their companions slept, were toiling upward in the night.
Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

A man should not leave this earth with unfinished business. He should live each day as if it was a pre-flight check. He should ask each morning, am I prepared to lift-off? Diane Frolov and Andrew Schneider



Thought I would have another contest. I saw this picture and had some very special thoughts. Let me know what you think of when you see it. Take it anywhere you want. Any form or style. I look forward to reading your entries. Have a wonderful day. Bless you. Sandy

Rules
1. No erotica
2. No chat talk
3. Have Fun

Contest is Over

  • Contest was judged on October 22, 2008
  • Rewards: Gold: 300, Silver: 200, Bronze: 100, Honorable mention: 10 people
  • Final notes:
    Once again all of you wrote such beautiful poetry. I love the different takes on the picture prompt. I wish I could give all of you a Gold. They are all worthy. I truly enjoyed reading each one.
    The honorable mention's are in no particular order. Thank you all for entering. Bless you. Sandy

Contest Winners

  1. So Sad
    Sun comes up and morning breaks,
    and war planes hit the air.
    by Beret55 53 lines, 8 comments, on Oct 9 10:52 AM 2008. In Sad
    Gold trophy winner
    • Commented on by judge. [remove]
  2. The Ups and Downs of Flight
    Feel the freedom of feathered flight,
    Acceleration leaving earth behind.
    by suseann 26 lines, 2 comments, on Oct 8 2:29 PM 2008. In Thoughts
    Silver trophy winner
    • Commented on by judge. [remove]
  3. Make The Most Of Life
    by AliceinPoetryLand 23 lines, 6 comments, on Oct 18 7:05 AM 2008. In Contest, Rhyme, Thoughts, Life, Inspirational
    Bronze trophy winner
    • Commented on by judge. [remove]
  4. Sweet Colorado~
    by poet2angels 40 lines, 9 comments, on Oct 9 9:07 PM 2008. In nature, love
    Honorable mention
    • Commented on by judge. [remove]
  5. Tiny Pilot
    by Carly Pop 18 lines, 1 comment, on Oct 8 7:28 AM 2008
    Honorable mention
    • Commented on by judge. [remove]
  6. How amazing are we
    How amazing are we
    To be born on land
    by shad0fx 26 lines, 1 comment, on Oct 8 9:40 AM 2008. In Contest, Life, Passion
    Honorable mention
    • Commented on by judge. [remove]
  7. The Few.
    by Black Narcissus 24 lines, 3 comments, on Oct 8 11:50 AM 2008. In Personal, War, Thoughts
    Honorable mention
    • Commented on by judge. [remove]
  8. Final Destination
    I sail ahead it is said
    Who knows where I am going
    by Ellis 14 lines, 40 comments, on Oct 9 12:01 AM 2008. In Contest, Spiritual
    Honorable mention
    • Commented on by judge. [remove]

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  • Stardust-luvr
    October 8, 2008
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    lol lol my first thought when I saw the pic made me think of my dear friend and personal pilot of a certain biplane who had written a comical response to a write I had done once about a bi-plane incident. lol


  • Cynthia Gaines gold member
    October 18, 2008
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    Looks interesting!!

    Have fun and best wishes!!

  • Susan E. Pennycuff
    October 21, 2008
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    my first thought when looking at that pic is... why isn't the propeller moving? It appears to not be moving doesn't it... wouldn't it be shadowy in the picture if it was rotating? hmm


  • AliceinPoetryLand gold member
    October 22, 2008
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    Thank you so much for the bronze Sandy! I am thrilled
    Congratulations to the other winners and thank you for hosting
    Gaylene