Gerard Keogh Jr. Poet Rhyme

Eap Carrier Pilot.

eap- One navy pilot  sweating out the flag,
as the orange ignites, searing metals shine,
and the jolt aloft, with an fermine whine,
then the falcons queue, then plunge in line,
to the scarlet blooms I can claim as mine.

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Brian Strand January 15, 2010 at 12:17 AM Especially like L5 Gerard.Rgds Brian & thanks for your welcome comments

Elaine George January 14, 2010 at 2:44 PM Hi Gerard, you have soupmail. Lainie

Sara Kendrick January 14, 2010 at 10:55 AM This is an interesting eap. This have been so interesting on some many topics and from so many points of view. Sara

Elaine George January 14, 2010 at 9:04 AM Dear Keogh, This is heart-wrenching. You paint the scene vividly - tears are falling. Lainie

Carol Sunshine Brown January 14, 2010 at 5:38 AM I enjoyed reading your ~~Magnificent~~ poetry today Gerard. Always a pleasure to read when you post. May you have a wonderful day filled with inspiration. Love, Carol

Brian Strand January 14, 2010 at 12:08 AM Thank you for supporting my contest,Gerard Rgds Brian

Carolyn Devonshire January 13, 2010 at 7:24 PM Incredible entry for the contest, Gerard! You packed a lot of punch into this. I think there is a big win in your future. Love, Carolyn

Carrie Richards January 13, 2010 at 4:48 PM Wow...this is is powerful, so well done! So much said in such short verse. ~ Carrie

January 13, 2010 at 4:37 PM Nice use of rhyme and imagery to convey your thoughts. Good luck in the contest. Keep on writing! Karen

P Sheart January 13, 2010 at 4:32 PM Gerard so emotionally impacting this is. Very descriptive, good write.My heart really aches for the pilot as my thoughts turn to those who are serving our country. Thanks for sharing, Love Light Patty