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Fly, Not As I

Fly, Not As I Vapor trails of jetting Jets Pattern the dawn blue sky; I gaze unseeing the passengers With courage to fly, not as I. Without firm ground beneath my shoes, Fear straddles my old shawled shoulders. Is this what it is, I muse To be “older” and growing “older.” In my closed eyes a boulder rises to my face, Safe, soft statistics drift like shreds, crumble. In my world this feeble flying fear Freezes good sense; I am humbled.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2017




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Date: 12/2/2017 5:54:00 PM
Such a beautifully written poem. I love the imagery you use throughout it.
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Date: 12/2/2017 10:58:00 AM
Ah, I know this feeling, very creative write!
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Date: 12/1/2017 10:23:00 PM
Well crafted poem, Sunlite.
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Date: 12/1/2017 5:04:00 PM
I love how you expressed feelings in this poem. Well done Sunlite :)
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Date: 12/1/2017 3:30:00 PM
You are not alone. A good write.
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