An Air Balloon Ride To Heaven

Air Balloon Ride contest:



                                  "An Air Balloon Ride to Heaven"


             
                                       riding through the clouds..
                               
                                     my hands reaching to heaven..

                                         now holding Dad's hand..
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010


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Date: 1/14/2011 3:57:00 AM
Congratulations Michael on your win in SKAT*'s contest "Air Balloon Ride". Love, Carol
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Date: 1/10/2011 5:29:00 PM
Hi, Michael,, Congratulations in the contest. Sadly a bit at the end, but with good imaginationnnn.. enjoyed,..p.d.
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Date: 1/10/2011 2:57:00 PM
Hello Michael, So glad you won for this wonderful poem. It is one of my favorites and I love it. Hope your New Year is going great. Love, Shar
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Date: 1/10/2011 10:23:00 AM
Emotionally warm Haiku Michael, I can feel your heart strings pulling in this lovely tribute. Many congratulation's on your beautiful tender piece....:)
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Date: 1/10/2011 10:01:00 AM
Interesting point, Michael. We sometimes forget that it is the kids that have the most fun in those balloon rides. Great write and win. Dan C
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Date: 1/10/2011 8:08:00 AM
Oh wow....I love the tender sentiment, it brings a tear to my eyes, Michael. Love this very much !
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Date: 1/10/2011 7:55:00 AM
Congratulations on your win..Sara
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Date: 1/10/2011 7:33:00 AM
Congratulations on the second place win in the contest of Skat, Michael
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Date: 1/10/2011 7:07:00 AM
So happy this scored high. A very well deserved win and congratulations, Michael!
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Date: 1/10/2011 2:54:00 AM
Many congratulations for this wonderful win Micheal.
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Date: 1/10/2011 12:02:00 AM
you got it!! congrats in the big win, michael.. :) nette
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Date: 1/9/2011 11:36:00 PM
Congrats my White Knight on your 2nd place win in Irma's hot air balloon contest with this magical ride luv.. happy to share second with u and of course we are celebrating today with the teams that won ... over the weekend.. kukos to Mrs. W.K. on those JETS... am right there with her cheering them along too.. bravo my W.K. from your Jersey Girl forever and always with luv..
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Date: 1/9/2011 10:30:00 PM
Mr. F congratulations on your win with this beautiful write in Irma's contests, love Wilma
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Date: 1/9/2011 9:58:00 PM
CONGRATULATIONS!!!A VERY TOUCHY ENDING TO YOUR RIDE. I SURE LOVED IT. THANKS MICHAEL FOR THE SUPPORT.. IRMA
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Date: 12/12/2010 9:41:00 AM
Beautifully touching and so much more than a balloon ride ~ Sharon :)
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Date: 12/9/2010 12:57:00 PM
This is so good. You really felt this poem, didn't you. Another one of my favorites, Michael.
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Date: 12/7/2010 2:12:00 PM
Oh Michael, This is so beautiful, you made me tear up and I thought about Dad. Just wonderful! As Always, Shar
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Date: 12/7/2010 6:41:00 AM
Magnificent Michael.. a truly inspiring Haiku painted with your words so deep... u need a "t" in the title right before the Haiku my friend.. so not to be disqualified for a mini error luv... Jersey Girl always looking out for White Knight of P.S. with luv..
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Date: 12/7/2010 2:21:00 AM
What a twist in the end,What a beauty,goin tmfvs. .I do wish you do well in contest. .C.C
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Date: 12/6/2010 10:43:00 AM
A beautiful entry Michael.. Your dad sure are smiling hun... love Wilma
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Date: 12/6/2010 7:33:00 AM
If we could rach out to our loved ones, the skies would be filled with hot air balloons, Michael. Wonderful entry! Love, Carolyn
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Date: 12/6/2010 7:19:00 AM
wow, you made it profound and much more than an air baloon ride. LUv,Andrea
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Date: 12/6/2010 5:32:00 AM
Wow Micheal, this really brought tears to my eyes. my fav.
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