Dexterous brilliant animals,
Struggled off the plains and out
Of the trees, made it to caves,
Learned to build huts. Divinely
Or humbly inspired, the first dared
Reach for the stars, impossible goals.
Ziggurats and pyramids were built.
The heavens stayed remote.
Towers of increasing height rose,
Structural steel perfected,
Abodes touched the clouds.
Fiction writers added more inspiration,
Scientists perfected chemical conflagrations,
Rockets were built and sent aloft:
Finally, mankind could touch the face of God.
Now, permanent habitations being built
In firmament of the heavens: Space.
Noble or not, humankind is assuming
Possession of the first major new
Territory of the heavens: Solar System.
Godspeed, Endeavor! Don't forget
To add a room with a view for me, too!
Author notes
The mission was pretty successful, other than that lost bag of tools. Bit by bit, we are building our way out there.
A contest entry
- Endeavor - photo prompt by thelordreigns.
550 points, ended December 13, 2008, 12 entries
Honorable mention
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest
Comments
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Congratulations!
This is wonderfully written and, as our host commented, it made me smile: deserving of the Honorable trophy!
Much love in Christ, BonnieQ
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Beautifully written interpretation of the picture. Your poem made me smile!
Thanks so much for your entry and all my wishes for a blessed season of family, friends, and abundant life!
- joanne -
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Thanks!
For the nice messages, and the 30 points. Hope you also have a warm and wonderful holiday season.
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