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Astronaut

I stood upon the Great Chinese Wall
and drank a pint of alcohol. 
'Twas then I had a thought, 
and heaved a heavy sigh. 
A bird is happy in the sky
when he spreads his wings to fly. 
He is so, is he not?

I saw a bird who could not be caught, 
a little avian astronaut.
'Twas then I heard him call. 
The inspector said, "how did he die? 
It's simple.  This wall is high,
but I would ask the question why   
he took this foolish fall."
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Rodrigues Avatar
April 14, 2025 at 5:28 AM
Though sad, I love your story about “a little avian astronaut.” A fave…interesting through and through.
Crandall Avatar
April 14, 2025 at 10:05 AM
Thanks, glad you liked it Kim!
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April 13, 2025 at 10:10 AM
Hi David, I enjoyed reading your poem it's certainly food for thought.
Crandall Avatar
April 14, 2025 at 10:06 AM
Glad you enjoyed it John!
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April 14, 2025 at 10:05 AM
Glad you enjoyed it John!
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