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Flying

For eons men have gazed up at the sky
In wonderment and childlike delight
They dreamt of how it feels to really fly
And soar with eagles that we see in flight

For ages it has been within man's sight
To spread their wings and soar into the air
They’d travel ‘neath the stars that grace the night
And that would be the answer to their prayer

The time has come to realize all these dreams
Are possible for they have now come true
For modern man has formulated schemes
To take us up and fly the sky so blue

I trust our pilot but I feel afraid
This damn tin can is just a thing man made

 

 

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  • Mairi bheag gold member
    March 18, 2009

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    Sis, please tell me you didn't spotlight your own poem.




    • Amera gold member
      March 18, 2009

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      What are you talking about? You can't spotlight your own poems and I never feature poems, it's a waste of points/


      • Mairi bheag gold member
        March 18, 2009
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        It must be the confusing way the spotlight page is laid out. It just looked so weirdly as though you had, but in fact you must have spotlighted the previous poem by someone else.

        *cleans glasses... peers myopically at the screen*


  • Emmyb gold member
    March 14, 2009
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    fantastic and beautiful imagery here. well done on this little gem. Emm


  • Swan song gold member
    March 14, 2009
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    what comes up must come down. Nice twist of humor in the end of your sonnet

  • Purrsanthema
    March 11, 2009

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    When i read line 4 I think of that wonderful line of Keats:"As sick eagles looking at the sky". He gets an aborted wingflap with that line, but your line "soars". Still, I just love that damned 14th line! I myself after one real choppy flight many years ago became a white-knuckle flier, and though in high school physics we studied how they go up and stay up, it still doesn't make much sense to me!


  • Cannonsfire
    March 11, 2009

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    There is no doubt you are the Queen of form on here but for one who just doesn't get structure I must just bow down to your superior talent for it. The sonnet flows well and the meter of course is wonderful. You are a wonderful young poet. C


  • LadyLavender silver member
    March 10, 2009
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    splendid Amera, like alwys splendid


  • Loveberry
    March 9, 2009

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    haha i loved it from beginning to end! it seeped imagery from every aspect, the form was impeccable, and the last two lines were killer. a phenomenal write, but i don't think you need me to tell you that

    brilliant!

  • mircea
    March 9, 2009
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    I feel so stupid, I read the other comments regarding you and your poetry and My deepest feelings , emotions that I expressed in my previous message seem to tangle and intertwine with the others, losing in this way their being sincerely as I meant them to be.It is like being...myself being in what I hate a lot...the mass...I am sorry...I am sorry...

  • mircea
    March 9, 2009

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    Amera, it is late in the evening or morning, I do not know, time has stoped for me in pain.I dream of that love and enchantment of heart , soul, eyes and entire being, seemingly never to happen in my life time.I feel you are so close to me now.It is just an idea, I know, but it is my feeling.You gave this feeling to me by this poem.I know you exist, but I don't know if you are the one, although I wish you were...please take some of my best to your enlightment


  • Desire gold member
    March 9, 2009

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    Wow~~

    Oh My Word this is Precious and You are so darn good at form- I Love to inhale Your message also energy Bravo this is Beautiful~ Excellent as always~ I need to pick Your brain more often

    Thank You for sharing Your Talent and Voice~
    Many blessings to You in all You do Sweet Soul
    Best wishes too
    with much love & light~ Desire~*~

  • RoshniD
    March 9, 2009
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    Brilliant poem! Loved how you bring it together in the last 2 lines!


  • capricornpoet
    March 9, 2009

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    light tale and fancy of flying

    How we wish to fly , make our wings of tin then
    hope it floats and stays alight...lovely wishful poem ..

  • Bassem
    March 9, 2009
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    Awesome poem! This poem is classic.


  • Legend silver member
    March 9, 2009
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    No surprises in the nomination for a spotlight place
    Yet another fine write from a very fine poet


  • Ellek
    March 9, 2009

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    Very good job

    Oh so very true indeed the wish of the rush of air into one's hair is indeed one that haunts us to the grave. Wonderful write!


  • Rose Angel gold member
    March 8, 2009

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    Inspirationally In My Heart.

    Niece this is beautiful...Inspiring faith all the way through,, and at the end you make us identify with the picture you have with it...we are vulnerable with man made flights compared to the one who is in the heavens that loves us and with Him we can fly above our circumstances..


  • Dark Otter
    March 8, 2009
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    A fun little guy!

    with a nice little ha! ha! at the end. Always fun to see you having fun.


  • jimek
    March 8, 2009
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    Excuse Me

    These are aluminum cans.I was a jet mechanic in the Air Force and no tin there.Ha Ha. E njoyed it

    • Amera gold member
      March 8, 2009
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      LOL... Oops! What do I know, I'm just a poet. Thanks for the feedback

  • Topnotchsy
    March 8, 2009

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    This is awesome, and well deserving of its nomination for the "In the Spotlight" section on the front page. I can see I'm not the only one who enjoyed this piece.


  • poet2angels gold member
    March 8, 2009

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    I love this!

    "
    I trust our pilot but I feel afraid
    This damn tin can is just a thing man made"

    Such a delightful ending to a beautifully written perfect flowing piece...Congrats on being featured!
    Well deserved!

    Lynda


  • Flowergirl
    March 6, 2009

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    very nice i could the fear as i read this great piece very nice and keep it up.... i myself will never bored a plan again it was fun for the first time but now they just are not safe keep up the great work...

  • Franci
    March 6, 2009
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    I love this poem!
    I think it's the best one!

    Franc


  • Ithica silver member
    March 5, 2009

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    Love the wry little twist at the end!!! And flying IS still such a facinating concept to me... no matter how many times I board an airplane it still boggles my brain to think we will actually become airborn and fly!!! Great poem!!!


  • thepoetssoul
    March 5, 2009

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    I like flying around in tin cans, but not as fun as flying in my dreams
    This is a wonderful poem that has inspired my to take flight
    Thanks for sharing your poetic muse.
    Be blessed in all you do.

    Tony


  • Bedroom Eyes
    March 4, 2009

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    I love to fly...now if I could only do it without being wrapped inside a tin can

    Nice job, as always...

    Greg


  • kiwigirljacks gold member
    March 4, 2009

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    Well I gotta admit, I get a bit white knuckled in flight! Especially take off and landing lol

    You have having so much fun aren't you with your wonderful writing! And it's fun to read!



  • Sue Cardwell gold member
    March 3, 2009

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    Oh such truth to these words ... the couplet says it all

    As always, a great sonnet only this one on a different tact altogether, a joy to read.

    All the best
    Love
    Sue

    P.S. you have a wicked sense of humour judging by your remark below


  • cup-a-joe silver member
    March 3, 2009

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    Amera,

    Love that ending. So true. that's why they fall some times. I would rather drive. lol
    Another well done poem.
    Joe


  • Pure Thought
    March 2, 2009
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    What an unique onnet subject, but as always well painted.
    Buddy


  • Cyber Artist Moderators member
    March 2, 2009

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    I like sitting next to nervous people on aeroplanes and say stuff like isn't it amazing how those little engines hold 30 tons of metal up in the air. Oh did you hear that, I'm sure that noise was not normal. well done always something to think on


    • Amera gold member
      March 3, 2009
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      LOL, me too! I sat next to a white knuckled guy once; (his first time in a plane). I said as we were about to take off; “this is my favourite part; when the wings fall apart". He looked out the window and saw the flaps move and freaked out. I’m so bad!


  • rhondasail
    March 2, 2009

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    Just a thing man made is right. The Pilot made flight a naturla thing to those who have wings, what we call flying is a cheat. But your poetry is never a disappointment, Amera. A joy to read and a pleasure to consider the ideas you inspire. Peace, Rhonda


  • Rovingone gold member
    March 2, 2009

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    Well, I never really liked flying myself. But, mainly because it's boring and that jet engine makes so much noise. Still, I can see your point. Well done.


  • melphleg gold member
    March 2, 2009
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    The final line gave me a chuckle.

  • Purrsanthema
    March 2, 2009
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    I too award you an honorary award. I love that last line!


  • Swangrnv gold member
    March 2, 2009

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    AAWWW...

    you missed the contest? well here's an honorary verbal GOLD awarded to my favorite 'dancing queen' in all of AP land.


  • StarEyes
    March 2, 2009

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    I love to fly..... but you do have a point, the planes are man made... a lot can happen. You did great on this one! I love it!

    Sorry you missed the contest... It would have done great in there!

    and love

    Nyetta


  • bigperm
    March 2, 2009

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    masterfully crafted...

    A very beautiful, unforced sonnet. Just think of all the faces that witnessed the first plane in the sky. They were probably thought of as insane when they recanted their story.

     

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  • Darianna
    March 2, 2009

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    The first time I was on a plane, I panicked all the way through the take off! They show so many bad flights and crashes on tv don't they? But, once in the air, I loved it! My husband (who was my fiance at the time) was wonderful with me, and simply laughed at my reaction to it all! He's well accustomed to flight...

    This sonnet is wonderful, as ever Miss Amera! I wonder what these men and women would think today if they were here! A wonderment indeed!

    Dari xxx


  • Tirrell
    March 2, 2009

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    Like it! I am afraid of heights, but have sat in the window seat of an airplane many times. I much perfer to drive. I especially like the final couplet.


  • Melodies
    March 2, 2009

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    Aye on the "tin can!"

    Cleverness unfolds in your images and thoughts and your poem reaches me with a smile! I feel the same way about cars and that is unfortunate because we have to venture out on the freeway in our tin cans. I always merge onto that madness called the freeway with this thought: "We who are about to die, salute you!" lol Love your poem!


  • MJ Donnelly gold member
    March 2, 2009

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    Ah, you are a prima poetess my dear, with out a doubt.

    All the best,
    With much love,
    mj.


  • cricketjeff gold member
    March 2, 2009

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    Flying is such a wonderful dream that it deserves wonderful poetry, and you have given it that.
    Linking the first two stanzas in rhyme gives a contemporary feel to the the most traditional form of poetry, meter looks pluperfect and the punchline is terrific.

    Great stuff

    Jeff


  • InTheAttic
    March 2, 2009
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    "This damn tin can is just a thing man made"

    we could never, ever compare to birds. they were meant to fly. if we were meant to fly, we would have wings.
    awesome sonnet!

    kAsSiE


    • Amera gold member
      March 2, 2009
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      hehe... Actually I love to fly. I wrote this for a contest prompt but missed the contest. It happens because I don't reserve. Thanks for the comment and the applause.


      • InTheAttic
        March 2, 2009

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        i'd have to agree, flying is fun, but it would be cool to have wings tho. your welcome. sucks about the contest tho.

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