'missing Man Formation'
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This write was inspired by an actual event in South Africa where 13 people (including children) lost their lives when two planes crashed into a mountain on their way back from an air show a few weeks ago..
The joy of soaring
being one with the clouds
floating in and out
between the blue and white
closer to something
that is indescribable
unless you experience it for yourself
that day the air show had all
the elements of a dream come true
we flew by so fast
and yet
thousands saw and were in awe
happy faces of children and adults alike
so we headed home
we took to flight again
everybody excited
doing what we love to do...
No one saw it coming
a whole lot of miasma
visibility almost none
two planes no longer in the air
lost communication
the search is on -
a day goes by, no word
tragic reality becomes apparent
both planes went down -
A final salute at our memorial
the missing man formation
our final symbolic flight
with our loved ones looking on...
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Copyright © Wilma Neels | Year Posted 2011
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