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Lost Astronauts

Lost Astronauts Another black day in our land; Our hearts are filled with grief. There is only one place to turn, To find needed relief. Dear God please meet them at Your gates They dared to reach so high. Is mankind growing much too bold; Are we not meant to fly? Our president has said it well. “We didn’t see them land, We know they have gone on to home”. Someday we’ll understand. You gave us need and ambition In our short lives to find The key to all the mysteries Created by your Mind. Please bless our earnest endeavors To do the best we know To get where we are going. Where you would have us go.. We ask protection for the ones Who carry out the plan That You have firmly planted in Resourceful mind of man. Our nation is in deep mourning Our hearts are full of pride, For each of those brave pioneers, Who dared to reach and died. By: Joyce

Copyright © | Year Posted 2011




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Date: 2/3/2011 1:12:00 PM
Joyce you have given an insightful answer to this sad event. Blessings for writing it. Thanks for your comments on my poem.
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Date: 1/29/2011 6:48:00 PM
The day Challenger exploded, former FL Gov. Bob Graham left on a flight to Jacksonville to start his campaign for the U.S. Senate. Reporters went with him and saw the explosion in the air before they reached Jacksonville. Graham halted his campaign swing. Flags at the Capitol were lowered and everyone was stunned in mourning. You've captured the emotion so well in your poem, Joyce. Love, Carolyn
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Date: 1/29/2011 6:42:00 PM
I can't believe it's been 25 years since this happened, Joyce. You have created a wonderful tribute to our lost astronauts.
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Date: 1/29/2011 6:18:00 PM
i feel this reaching back in time. a great tribute to those who died and thoes who will who dare test the limits of science. jhlovingiii
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Date: 1/29/2011 5:53:00 PM
Lovely Joyce! The last verse is terrific.
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Date: 1/29/2011 1:53:00 PM
What a nice tributes you have paid to the lost Astronauts, Joyce
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