you flew
through clouds
that hung over
the Great Divide
became one
with winds
in the expanse
of vapors
soared over an
illustrious ocean
of lunar nights
witnessed
the celestial lover of Eos
died by the stroke
of Artemis with her arch
visited
tempest air on
the coldest of days
only to climb
back aboard
your journey
with purpose
never gave up
the migration
when you left
i heard
your last breath whisper
on the wings
of an Aviators Prayer
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Author notes
The first thing I thought of when I saw the word Maverick was Top Gun. How Maverick in the movie was determined to go super sonic.
Anyway, getting to know you, I had to write something involved in flying, spirit, and strength. Hope I didn't disapoint you.
The Aviators Prayer:
Eternal Father, strong to save,
Whose arm hath bound the restless wave,
Who bidd’st the mighty ocean deep
It’s own appointed limits keep
Oh hear us when we cry to thee
For those in peril on the sea.
Lord, guard and guide the men who fly
Through the greatest spaces of the sky.
Be with them always in the air,
In darkening storms or sunlight fair
Oh hear us when we lift our prayer
For those in peril in the air.
In a list
A contest entry
- Join the party at Mavericks place by Ken-Maverick.
1000 points, ended October 29, 2008, 13 entries
Gold trophy winner
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest
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This is just beautiful, you have a wonderful way with words. ^_^
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thank you for taking the time...
i want to give you those clappy thingys back but it doesnt have the stars under your name like usual..
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Haha well that's quite alright, reading your poem was reward enough...
>_< haha that sounded really corny didn't it?
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HA you had stars this time so whammo
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Haha, I must say I rather enjoyed your profile page
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I flew with you on this one.
Think my feets left the ground
I love your poetry...
so light and refreshing like a cool drink on a hot summer day.
♥Becky♥
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Avoiding any political intent, I think this was (as is typical of you) really an excellent poem.
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how do you do it heidi?...
i wouldn't have found this poem inside myself.. and here it is..lovely and
well versed- we flew with you.
love it
m
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well i always knew you had wings mizz gozling ... so you took us and flew with us through poetry and motion..
a beautiful prayer
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OMG
You didnt dissapoint at all H.D
what an interesting idea this was
like up up and away indeed.
I think you've just made my day
Thankyou so much my friend
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you have over come so much
i am really glad you liked it.
i am not a rhymer lol
and i am glad you understood it.
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Thanks again H.D
Shaweeeeeeet
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the flying spirit is here in more ways than one. loved the "lifting" quality here...like up, up and away. Lovely poetry.
~ Nicolette
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