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A day at the cliffs, dancing with wind shifts. There’s nothing like this, a day of pure bliss. Safety must come first, to avoid the hearse. Helmet for your head, harness or you’re dead With glider in hand, it’s time to leave land. You need to run swift, to catch the wind’s lift. You’ll fly like a bird; few sounds will be heard. Thermals are flowing, sunshine is glowing. As turns you’re making, sights are breathtaking. After an hour, look for the tower. Flight demanding, it’s time for landing. Bank into the wind and let your flight end.

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Lisa Ricci

Date: 10/13/2023 3:10:00 PM

PS - now that would be grand - again the entry is marvelous with the freedom and feeling - just excellent - I am all in for peace freedom and peace - yes peace (smile) - also - you don't have to thank me because the credit belongs to you and your entries

Bill Baker
Date: 10/14/2023 4:07:00 PM

What a friend you are, Lisa. Priceless! Hugs, Bill

Lisa Ricci

Date: 10/13/2023 12:23:00 PM

Hi Bill. Good Afternoon. With a free feeling and yes peace who would want the flight to end (smile). The feel of this is wonderful. Truly. Thank you for sharing your flight with us. Can we go up again for another flight (smile smile smile). Have a wonderful night and weekend. Blessings and Peace always to both you and Sara. (smile)

Bill Baker
Date: 10/13/2023 2:59:00 PM

Maybe we should hitch a ride on a rocket and fly throughout the universe. We could even make up a song to sing just for fun. Sara says she's all in. :-) Thanks for making poetry fun for me again. Smiles ~ Blessings Bill

Dennis Spilchuk

Date: 9/30/2023 10:51:00 AM

Captivating thrills. The first time I saw a hang glider was this person running off the cliff who, instead of gliding, semi-crashed at the bottom but was okay. Nice write, Bill.

Bill Baker
Date: 9/30/2023 6:06:00 PM

Ouch! That's not what's supposed to happen. That would not be fun. Thanks for the visit, my friend. Have a Great weekend! Bill

Mystic Rose Rose

Date: 9/30/2023 4:32:00 AM

Oh what a journey that was !

Bill Baker
Date: 9/30/2023 6:05:00 PM

Enjoy the ride! Have a great day! Bill

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 9/28/2023 3:25:00 PM

Have you done it? It looks so fun. But I am such a scaredy cat, not sure I would try it

Bill Baker
Date: 9/29/2023 4:19:00 PM

No, I haven't tried it, Andrea. I agree, it does look fun. It would be too dangerous for me at 79. I've seen people running to the edge of a cliff and taking off before, and watching them flying around the gold courses out in California ... Pebble Beach. Thanks for the visit, my friend. Hugs, Bill

Karen Jones

Date: 9/28/2023 3:00:00 PM

Refreshingly descriptive. Have you done this?

Bill Baker
Date: 9/29/2023 4:21:00 PM

No, too dangerous at my age, Karen. I was just thinking about it so wrote down what I knew about it in a poem. I hope you're feeling better now and are getting some rest. Smiles ~ Blessings Bill

Ink Empress

Date: 9/28/2023 9:31:00 AM

There was a time when i thought, how beautiful it would be to be free like a bird, to fly , but now, i think its freaky, hah, however your poem made it seem like its a beautiful blissful experience, seeing the world from above. I love especially the line “ thermals are flowing, sunshine is glowing” and flow of your rhymes so impressive and impeccable! I absolutely loved reading this descriptively creative poem! You are truly a gifted a poet. I wish i can rhyme like this

Bill Baker
Date: 9/29/2023 4:24:00 PM

Thank you for the kind compliments, Ink, I wish I could write with the beautiful imagery and descriptions you're able to create. I Hope you have a pleasant weekend, my friend. Bill

Yann Rolland

Date: 9/27/2023 8:06:00 PM

if you did it, you are a genius, to scary for me, thanks for the enjoyable poem poet

Bill Baker
Date: 9/27/2023 8:43:00 PM

If I did it now, I'd be crazy. lol Thanks for the comments, Yann. Have a good day, my friend. Bill

Paige Hind

Date: 9/27/2023 12:16:00 PM

Sounds like a lot of fun. :)

Bill Baker
Date: 9/27/2023 8:44:00 PM

Looks like it, but not at 79. Thanks for the comment, Paige. Bill

Jay Narain

Date: 9/27/2023 11:04:00 AM

Nice hand gliding poem. I feel like I am on the glider and flying.

Bill Baker
Date: 9/27/2023 8:45:00 PM

That's the safest way to experience it, Jay. Have a great week, my friend. Bill

Deb M

Date: 9/27/2023 9:07:00 AM

Sounds so freeing Bill…..but l would never ever do!! Do you do it Bill? Nice poem….Debx

Bill Baker
Date: 9/27/2023 8:46:00 PM

Nope, Deb, at 79 next February, watching in a video is more my style now. :-) Hugs, Bill

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 9/27/2023 5:57:00 AM

That would be pretty cool. I haven’t tried it. I’d also like to try parachuting. My sweetie wouldn’t like it though. (She wants me around for as long as possible). I enjoyed this high flying piece.

Bill Baker
Date: 9/27/2023 8:49:00 PM

Thanks Rick. Sara would definitely not like me doing something like this at my age. Parasailing behind a boat would be the most dangerous thing I'd still like to do. Have a great week, my friend. Bill

Victor Buhagiar

Date: 9/27/2023 5:55:00 AM

I suppose it's a dangerous sport. Sure not good at my old age :)

Bill Baker
Date: 9/27/2023 8:49:00 PM

I'm with you on that, Victor. Have a great week! Bill

Jerry Brotherton

Date: 9/27/2023 5:29:00 AM

Such wonderful and creative rhymes my friend. On a side note, reading this poem is about as close to hang gliding as you are ever going to find me.

Bill Baker
Date: 9/27/2023 8:42:00 PM

Same here Jerry. The pictures are pretty, but way too dangerous for me at 79. lol Have a good day, my friend. Bill

Sotto Poet

Date: 9/26/2023 6:24:00 PM

Bill, you created a stunning and delightful poem with rhymes and rhythm. You have a unique talent for it. Rhyming comes effortlessly to you, and the words you chose were of excellent quality.

Bill Baker
Date: 9/26/2023 8:21:00 PM

Thank you for your kind comment, my dear friend. I hope your week goes well. Bill

Sara Etgen-Baker

Date: 9/26/2023 4:52:00 PM

an artistically constructed rhyme poem. You have such a gift with rhyme...it comes easy for you, always has. As I read your poem, I felt as if I was being lifted up in the air and riding alongside the glider--free spirited and enjoying a panoramic view. Well done, hubby. Outstanding...sincerely...not just because you're my hubby. hugs from me, eastside writing bear

Bill Baker
Date: 9/26/2023 5:45:00 PM

Thanks, Sara, for the continuous support of my poetry. Hugs, Bill

Tom Woody

Date: 9/26/2023 4:44:00 PM

It would be fun but I wouldn't have the nerve. You? Nice rhymes Bill

Bill Baker
Date: 9/26/2023 5:46:00 PM

Me either, Tommy. Not at 79, for sure. Thanks for the visit and comment, my friend. Bill