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Orbiting earth, a man made creation It looks like a moving star shining bright It's the international space station Big as a football field; an awesome sight Orbits the earth sixteen times day and night Launched in November nineteen ninety eight A huge four hundred and fifty ton weight Six men and women form the stations crew Always a concern it may gravitate So orbital height they have to review. Written 17th May 2020 For Dizain - Poetry Contest Sponsored By Dear Heart .

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Sara Kendrick

Date: 2/21/2021 8:05:00 AM

Congrats on this informative winner. You must be well read about current events. Your presence at my page is always encouraging. Sara

Tom Cunningham
Date: 2/21/2021 8:16:00 AM

Thank you very much Sara, space has always fascinated me. Hope your weekend is going well. Tom

Ann Gilmour

Date: 6/5/2020 5:28:00 AM

Wow how did I miss this gem Tom? It has just come up on my screen ~ spooky huh ~ but I am so glad it did... A wonderful write my friend and many congratulations on your well deserved win . With kindest thoughts Ann xx

Tom Cunningham
Date: 6/5/2020 9:37:00 AM

Thank you very much Ann, the sky must be amazing where you live. Tom

Anil Deo

Date: 6/1/2020 3:52:00 AM

Great offering, as I usually avoid such topics. Well-written, had my focus every line. shalom shalom

Tom Cunningham
Date: 6/1/2020 5:17:00 AM

Thank you very much Anil. Happy you enjoyed it. Tom

David Mchattie

Date: 5/28/2020 8:41:00 PM

What goes up must come down. Well... lets hope not. Have a great day my friend.

Tom Cunningham
Date: 5/28/2020 9:58:00 PM

Thank you David, I read that every now and again they have to raise it higher Into orbit to prevent that from happening, I remember when skylab did just that. Tom

Constance La France

Date: 5/22/2020 7:47:00 AM

Tom, wonderfully penned and congratulations on your win in my contest _Constance

Tom Cunningham
Date: 5/22/2020 8:34:00 AM

Thank you very much Constance, I found it quite tricky but persevered, thank you too for hosting the contest Tom

Caren Krutsinger

Date: 5/21/2020 8:27:00 PM

Congratulations on your terrific win my friend!

Tom Cunningham
Date: 5/21/2020 9:26:00 PM

Thank you Caren, another new form I attempted. Tom

Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 5/21/2020 11:24:00 AM

Congrats Tom a great poem but have never tried this form of poetry - must give it a bash! Blessings, Jennifer.

Tom Cunningham
Date: 5/21/2020 2:33:00 PM

Thank you Jennifer, my first attempt, found it a bit tricky. Tom

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 5/21/2020 2:01:00 AM

I agree Tom, it took me some time to write mine too. It was my first Dizain. You did great! Congratulations on your wonderful win! Blessings xxoo

Tom Cunningham
Date: 5/21/2020 4:24:00 AM

Thank you very much Connie, the restrictions were a bit of a challenge. Tom

Aditi Mishra

Date: 5/20/2020 12:07:00 AM

Coming back to congratulate you on your win Tom :)

Tom Cunningham
Date: 5/20/2020 3:52:00 AM

Thank you very much Aditi, Much appreciated. Tom

Sam Kauffman

Date: 5/19/2020 1:40:00 PM

Tom, you always pick such unique and innovative themes for your poem. I really like this one. It just flows with your creativity. Really like the last line - our orbits in life we all "have to review." Congratulations and blessings dear friend. Over Fork Over.

Tom Cunningham
Date: 5/19/2020 5:29:00 PM

Thank you Sam. I was a bit restricted as I could only use ten lines, there's so much more I could have wrote, found that form a bit tricky too. Over Fork Over. Tom

Timothy Mcguire

Date: 5/18/2020 8:45:00 PM

Nice Tom, Ive seen it before sky watching.

Tom Cunningham
Date: 5/19/2020 1:33:00 AM

Thank you Timothy, without a doubt an amazing creation. Awesome to see going over. Tom

Gershon Wolf

Date: 5/18/2020 8:44:00 PM

Learn so much from your poems, Tom! Thank you! :) gw

Tom Cunningham
Date: 5/19/2020 1:32:00 AM

Thank you Gershon, although N. A. S. A leads the way there are about 15 other countries involved, thats why you see astronauts from other nations on board. Tom

Lindsay Laurie

Date: 5/18/2020 6:39:00 PM

Hello Tom … another informative poem from your pen Tom. Something much of the world relies on now, but until reading your poem I knew nothing about the space station, but now I know something - thanks Tom - Lindsay

Tom Cunningham
Date: 5/19/2020 1:28:00 AM

Thank you Lindsay, it's an awesome sight passing over like a giant star, an amazing piece of engineering. Tom

Arturo Michael

Date: 5/18/2020 1:19:00 PM

Nice... Eyes on the World and Stars

Tom Cunningham
Date: 5/18/2020 5:02:00 PM

Thank you Arturo, the view from up there is fantastic. Tom

Nette Onclaud

Date: 5/18/2020 12:15:00 PM

wonderfully done, tom.. yo are a space enthusiast... huggs!

Tom Cunningham
Date: 5/18/2020 5:01:00 PM

Thank you Nette, it's always fascinated me. Tom

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 5/18/2020 11:27:00 AM

It’s amazing how it stays in place. Unfortunately one day it will come back to earth. They may wish at that point that they didn’t add so many rooms.

Tom Cunningham
Date: 5/18/2020 5:00:00 PM

Thanks Richard. I remember skylab, luckily it landed in the ocean. Tom

Panagiota Romios

Date: 5/18/2020 10:30:00 AM

I read Jan's comment. Don't worry. The viruses can be made here on earth but we deny where it came from. Don't want to be xenophobic!)))) Not sure a virus can even exist in outer space. A magnificent thing the space station is. We will learn a lot from their studies...)) Great poem Panagiota xoxo Best wishes, as well..you go, Tom

Panagiota Romios
Date: 5/23/2020 9:39:00 PM

Tom~ just about anything or anyone can do us in. I really am convinced fear is fun. We can huddle together waiting for the boogeyman. Today's fears are laughable compared to what lies ahead. Like a dark sun and stars crashing to th earth. Unfortunately, most of humanity does not know this? No, they do not. PR

Tom Cunningham
Date: 5/18/2020 10:44:00 AM

Thank you Panagiota, saw a film where there was a virus in space and it grew and came to earth, the name escapes me. It's awesome to see, the original was quite small but they kept adding to it. Tom

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 5/18/2020 9:12:00 AM

- Yeah, really an awesome sight ... an interesting theme, Tom - Best wishes in the contest :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Tom Cunningham
Date: 5/18/2020 10:41:00 AM

Thank you Anne, love to see it go across our way. Hope you're all settled in. Tom

Mystic Rose Rose

Date: 5/18/2020 8:09:00 AM

Very informative, I am constantly watching the sky for things, well done Tom, keep the faith and stay healthy. xo

Tom Cunningham
Date: 5/18/2020 9:01:00 AM

Thank you Pixie, there's so much to see in space, pity light pollution stops a lot of people from seeing the beauty of the heavens. Stay safe. Tom

Vijay Pandit

Date: 5/18/2020 6:44:00 AM

Your topic is beyond ordinary, Tom--I find it hard to write those Dizain rhymes--you did well. All the best.

Tom Cunningham
Date: 5/18/2020 6:48:00 AM

Thank you Vijay, first dizain, didn't find it easy but I'll try anything once. Tom

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 5/18/2020 4:10:00 AM

I really enjoyed your informative Dizain Tom. I think I have seen it in the night sky. Wonderful! xxoo

Tom Cunningham
Date: 5/18/2020 4:48:00 AM

Thank you Connie, I must admit it isn't an easy form to write. Hope you're well Tom

Jan Allison

Date: 5/18/2020 2:41:00 AM

Very informative write Tom its an amazing sight - they are far safer up there than down here at the moment!:-) hugs Jan xx

Tom Cunningham
Date: 5/18/2020 3:17:00 AM

Thanks Jan, so true just hope they don't bring back an alien virus lol It's awesome to see, nasa send an email when it's going to orbit over our house. A subject that's always fascinated me Tom

Aditi Mishra

Date: 5/17/2020 11:59:00 PM

This is so creative Tom and so visually artistic. Beautifully done. All the best :)

Tom Cunningham
Date: 5/18/2020 12:05:00 AM

Thank you Aditi, I see it often and looks awesome on a clear night. Hope you're well. Tom