Beneath the Blue Sky

On a lovely clear day at a county fair, 
the balloons were all ready to take to the air. 
We watched as the burner flames flickered up high, 
then passengers boarded and waved us goodbye. 
The balloons all ascended and finally took flight. 
In vibrant striped colors, a rainbow delight. 
Propelled by wind currents they gracefully fly, 
like sailboats at sea beneath the blue sky. 
From wicker gondolas gazing down on the land, 
their magical trip will no doubt be grand. 
With the sun on their face and wind through their hair, 
in a hot air balloon, how I wish I was there.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2023

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Andresen Avatar
March 16, 2023 at 7:25 AM
- to "fly" in a hot air balloon is one of my "big wishes" ... a wonderful poem, Anne :) - hugs
Sangster - K Avatar
March 16, 2023 at 3:57 PM
Thank you Sunshine and have a lovely evening. Hugs ~ Anne :-)
Poet Avatar
March 15, 2023 at 2:33 PM
This is a beautiful poem, Anne. The writing is so smooth, you can almost see yourself floating along with the colorful balloons. Thanks for your uplifting comment on my page
Sangster - K Avatar
March 15, 2023 at 3:54 PM
Thank you so much Sotto. Much appreciated my friend :-)
Horsman Avatar
March 3, 2023 at 2:48 PM
Love this, Anne, you take this reader there, All the best..Harry
Sangster - K Avatar
March 4, 2023 at 4:59 AM
Thank you Harry :-) Its great to see you back on P.S. I hope you are recovered and feeling better? Hugs ~ Anne :-)
Legros Kelley Avatar
March 2, 2023 at 8:01 PM
Very descriptive and wonderfully penned Anne! I haven't seen a hot air balloon in far too many years, but you brought my memories right back to me from decades ago. So fun, pretty, and free spirited! Such a joyful poem :)
Sangster - K Avatar
March 3, 2023 at 4:17 AM
Thank you BJ. It's been awhile since I've seen them too. And yes, they're so pretty to see :-)
Peck Avatar
February 28, 2023 at 3:52 PM
Such a lovely poem, Anne. The words flow and you almost feel like you're in one of the beautiful balloons!
Sangster - K Avatar
March 3, 2023 at 4:11 AM
Thank you Ann, I've never been in one but they are amazing to watch. Enjoy your weekend my friend:-)
La France Avatar
February 28, 2023 at 10:43 AM
Anne, your poem is wonderfully penned and is delightful to read, so visual, I love watching the hot air balloons going by, blessings, Constance
Sangster - K Avatar
March 3, 2023 at 4:06 AM
Thank you for your visit Constance and your kind feedback :-)
Turner Avatar
February 23, 2023 at 3:07 PM
Beautifully composed, Anne. Flows effortlessly. A joy to read. It left me smiling:)
Sangster - K Avatar
February 23, 2023 at 4:46 PM
Thank you so much for your visit Daniel and your kind feedback. I'm happy it left you smiling :-)
Fowler Avatar
February 21, 2023 at 7:16 AM
Nicely done Anne! I feel I'm with them there. :)
Sangster - K Avatar
February 22, 2023 at 8:15 PM
Thank you Linda :-)
Ray Avatar
February 20, 2023 at 9:31 AM
i used to watch weekends for them....how i longed to join them...loved this poem for its enthusiasm
Sangster - K Avatar
February 20, 2023 at 11:39 AM
Thank you Timothy:-) I've never been in a hot air balloon but hope to try it out one day. Enjoy your day my friend
Wolf Avatar
February 18, 2023 at 7:43 PM
Thanks for bringing a welcome perspective back to the word 'balloon!' ~ Gershon
Sangster - K Avatar
February 19, 2023 at 5:47 PM
Thank you Gershon :-) Oh for sure these types of balloon's are definitely a welcome sight in our skies. I hope you had a good weekend?
Dietrich Avatar
February 15, 2023 at 5:34 PM
i love this, i did hot air balloon too.
Sangster - K Avatar
February 16, 2023 at 5:20 AM
Thank you Andrea :-) The contest inspired me.
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