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The moment Earth shined Bright -20 July 1969
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The moment Earth shined Bright -20 July 1969 |
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bernardmarshall New Member
since 2009-07-17
Posts 3 |
The moment Earth shined bright - 20 July 1969 When down that ladder Armstrong came and paused before that step of fame we held our breath a moment deep before mankind would take that leap What did you feel that July night as witness to that unique sight when TV beamed mans giant leap back home to us on sofa seat It was unreal - to share this sight or to compare grandparents "flight" when cars and the electric light had just appeared - with Brothers' Wright And now just decades from that start Apollo used 5 million moving parts to reach this dream of man so bright with "Can do" spirit at its height Unreal and real but no big tears as Sixties man raced through his fears of change which flew in his story and moved his spirit - you and me Now with the moon now in our sight there rose a Sixties joy so bright Beach Boys - Beatles music everywhere - creative tumult in the air Who can forget that sharp new feel when Sgt Pepper and A Whiter Shade of Pale were real and flower power - the fresh appeal to universal youth and high ideal Such Transatlantic energy that moved a Mayflower and a Kennedy and built a land where men were free now led mankind to this new peak of liberty Now as we shared this TV sight and man walked on the moon that night we saw a new discovery - our Earthrise in great majesty Bernard - 4 July 2009 [email protected] (PS After writing this and walking out into the sunny street -Serendipity! A 1960's open top Ford Mustang drives by with 4 smiling faces flying the biggest Stars and Stripes that one could see on Princess Way to Wimbledon Tennis right in front of me |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
And, Bernard, look at what all has transpired since that wonderful, moving, historic moment, not only in life, but in technology, all because of a Dream. Dreams Live! Welcome to Passions! Please, check your email for a Very Special Message! " It matters not this distance now " Excerpt, Yesterday's Love |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
Thanks for sharing this! Welcome to Pips, where poets mesmerized by that moon reveal a myriad of intellectual and emotional connections to the golden orb. Yes, I watched that moment in 1969, in awe. |
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BluesSerenade Member Patricius
since 2001-10-23
Posts 10549By the Seaside |
What a great tribute you have penned here. It was indeed, a time and place in our history like none other. I was watching a documentary of sorts with a man who was a part of it all so many years ago. He went on to say that one of his fondest memories was walking out to the parking lot at days end and looking over his shoulder at the full moon rising, and the reality of that giant leap. Thanks for this very special poem, and welcome to Passion. |
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angellea Member
since 2009-03-29
Posts 144NC, USA |
a whiter shade of pale-one of my favorite songs. welcome to pip! maranda |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
40 years ago?!?  Say it isn't so!!! My gosh, how time flies!What a fabulous First Post! I thoroughly enjoyed this trip down Memory Lane. ~ Regarding your added comment, yes, indeed that was "serendipitous"!  Giving you a warm, welcoming pip hug, Earth Angel  |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
quote: Beautiful first entry! That Earthrise was indeed unforgettable! Welcome to Pip! Love, Margherita |
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