What thirst of lofty flight that metal eagles seeks
their beaks in quest of airy nectar from the nipple pyramid of sibling wings.
Defiance pearls worn by aviators in the gauged dreams,
testing the axiom about what going up must come down.
An anchor for gossamer convictions left streaking in the air,
frail tether to its reality dangling on an tanker umbilical cord.
In another faces and form it is a canopy to deter their return to earth.
for the capsule pilots into space,
which even in their descent, in part like their other brethren flyers
still try small ways to make Newton less than a prophet on gravity.
Author notes
drogues
Pronunciation:
\ˈdrōg\
Function:
noun
Etymology:
probably alteration of 1drag
Date:
1875
1: sea anchor
2 a: a cylindrical or funnel-shaped device towed as a target by an airplane b: a small parachute for stabilizing or decelerating something (as an astronaut's capsule) or for pulling a larger parachute out of stowage
3: a funnel-shaped device which is attached to the end of a long flexible hose suspended from a tanker airplane in flight and into which the probe of another airplane is fitted so as to receive fuel from the tanker
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Comments
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wow perfect!
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The imagery of this piece is very well done. I like the style; It does seem to be formated a bit odd but I suppose you had to do it that way due to line requirements here. Overall, a very well written piece and much enjoyed. Excellent
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Oh My Word~
Now this is quite the Creative piece and Thank You for the info in the AC
Love the reference to the *nipple pyramid*
Very curious~ Another verse to grab the reader
and take on Journey
Especially *gouged dreams*
Excellent
Keep that quill dancing~
Thank You for sharing Your Talent and Spirit~
Many blessings to You in all You do Sweetness
Best wishes in the contest too
with much love & light~ Desire~*~
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WOW!!! You did an amazing job here!!!
As always you have done a sensational job dad.
Love,
Delila
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Interesting look at mid-air refueling for aircraft. Military craft would never to complete long flight mission without refueling. The flow and image is clear and reader watches from the sideline as fuel is shared. Great ending
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