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Man On the Moon

If I could close my eyes and click my heels and travel back in time, I'd be at Apollo 11 Launch Pad, on July 16 of 1969. The original crew was only three, but now there'll be one more. We're headed for the moon, where no one has been before! Four days after launch, we will reach our destination. If I could only sneak off first, I thought, it would be a great sensation! Apollo 11 blasted off, we left without a flaw. I took along my camera so I could film the things I saw! 20 July, we reach the moon. We're excited there's no doubt. Armstrong, when we finally land will be the first one out. I'm trying to think of a clever way to beat him to the door. If I were the first man on the moon, I'd be famous for evermore! But then I started thinking, this is a dream, it isn't true. I can't be changing history, so there's just one thing to do! So, I closed my eyes and clicked my heels and traveled back to now. Although the journey wasn't real I enjoyed it anyhow! Contest: "Close your eyes and click your heels" Name: Ralph Taylor

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Date: 6/30/2014 1:04:00 AM
Absolutely gripping creative write, Ralph, congrats on the win
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Date: 6/29/2014 9:18:00 PM
And I enjoyed the journey too, Ralph. MaNY CONGRATS ON YOUR WIN. BFN ELAINE
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Date: 6/29/2014 8:47:00 PM
A very creative write! Congrats on your win!
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Date: 6/29/2014 5:02:00 PM
Hi Ralph, congratulations on another well-deserved win! This is such a clever write that I enjoyed reading it immensely. Pandita.
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Date: 3/2/2012 8:05:00 AM
It is always a pleasure to read your poetry Ralph. I want to thank you today for your kind words on my writing. Your words are appreciated more then you know. Love, Carol
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Date: 9/8/2011 12:41:00 AM
thanks for your note telling me what was going on in your life. I have to tell you I just saw the movie Apollo 18. Of course there was no apollo 18, but it sure is a good movie!! I see what someone said below about shocked this didn't win. I agree!
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Date: 9/4/2011 9:27:00 AM
A shocker that this didn't win first place..poetry is sooo subjective, isn't it? I read this to Roger, my spouse this a.m., he thot it was pure magic...reminded him of The Right Stuff movie. He said it was a good thing that Armstrong was chosen ahead of time to "take the first steps" can you imagine his junior trying to upstage his well-earned spot? Apparently, with lil room to maneuver in the lunar module, a fist fight would have become very dangerous. lol. Hope all is well with u and family!
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Date: 9/4/2011 4:05:00 AM
Ralph.....can u hear the printer printing this poem of yours?....holy smokes, Batman! A poem my spouse will actually enjoy! He loves the Apollo story! A wonderful write for YOU! Congrats on your winning success. Gwendolen & Co.
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Date: 8/30/2011 11:58:00 PM
VERY good, Ralph. I was watching it from a Sear's dept store where people were gathered around the tv sets in that dept.What were you doing? Have you heard the rumors that it never even happened? my brother in law is convinced of it. I hope that's not true!
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Date: 8/25/2011 10:01:00 AM
Lift your pen and let your creative words flow onto the paper Ralph. Thank you for sharing your excellent writing with us as I enjoyed reading your poetry this morning. Love, Carol
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Date: 8/24/2011 9:34:00 PM
Excellent choice of a place to land after clicking your heals, Ralph. Just think what it must have been like to be on Armstrong's crew! (Some folks today actually believe the moon landing was "staged." Not me!) Superb entry for Michael's contest and I wish you success. Love, carolyn
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Date: 8/24/2011 9:22:00 PM
digger of a trip, Ralph. nice!
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