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Atlantis |
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Abe Senior Member
since 2003-05-28
Posts 694Looks like Vero Beach, FL until the end! 
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The Last Shot Watched “Atlantis” from my front yard It was really kinda neat Not, like watching from “the clock” But, so glad I had that treat! Have seen Apollo Missions And, so sad, the “Challenger” Saw Her first Launch and Landing Burned into my soul, for sure. We take so much for granted And barely notice, some great things Forget, some of the old ones And, sorrow, memory, brings. I remember the “outhouse” And, taking baths in a tin pan Lighting wood stoves for hot water And fueling, heating with a can. Was born, two days after, “D Day” And seen, this World change so much And, our forays into Space Have been, such a nice touch. I’ll hear two “booms” when She lands Shake the ground beneath, my feet And must say, “I’m sad it’s ending, The last of that Shuttle Fleet." Del “Abe” Jones 07.12.2011 Del "Abe" Jones Mankind's greatest accomplishment is not the revolution of technology, it is the evolution of creativity. copyright 1984 More poet |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana |
Yes, I think it is sad that they are dismembering the space program. This poem has very concise thoughts about where we have been since you were born. I am old. I have seen much. "I remember the “outhouse” And, taking baths in a tin pan Lighting wood stoves for hot water And fueling, heating with a can." You'd better believe I relate to the wbove. ~ Employ teenagers while they know everything. ~ |
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