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Boyhood Heroes |
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Kevo Member
since 2004-06-02
Posts 466Navarro County, Texas, USA 
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Boyhood Heroes As I peer above me at fate's surreal trail, wrought with chaos and rocket fuel, I find myself, again, caught where time seems to lament upon this tragedy that grips our azure canvas. And again, this boy awaits take-off, counting along as he watches. 3...2...1...Lift-off. We have lift-off! The space shuttle Columbia is in the air! ...first of it's kind! His eyes, a gleaming hue of azure and excitement, remain motionless except for the occasional flutter of rushing eyelashes. Oh, how grand a day in 1981, as I rejoiced amidst the roar of classmates upon this history in the making; watching, wanting, longing to be there ...among my heroes. Now, the beckoning sky that so eagerly swallowed these boyhood heroes endeavors to savor their stay with this principled arch of debris that lingers above me. Gone is the luster of Columbia's golden era from tangible existence among those who remember to dance among the sympathetic stars in which we endeavor to understand. Streaking across the ethereal skies, they remain endlessly engaged in the conquest of our Heavens. Principled in our very existence they charged headlong into history again without reservation ...for all of mankind. Now as a man, worn with the years, I witness the end of this beginning. Grief has found me wanting of these boyhood heroes home. Yet, in this maturing heart I already know. These heroes of mine are already home. Copyright, Kevin V. Reese, 2004 |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
very touching write here |
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iliana Member Patricius
since 2003-12-05
Posts 13434USA |
An inspired write, Kevo -- much enjoyed. |
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