My Balloon

Come fly with me in my hot-air balloon.
We'll skim over mountain tops very high.
see golden sun replaced by silver moon
as stars weave tapestry in ebon sky.

With freedom we'll fly like birds in the air,
in and out of clouds, dodging sudden storm.
watch lightning's fingers spread everywhere,
see how, in clouds of mist, rain showers born.

Our balloon will take us where morning breaks,
as dawn skips gaily over waking sky.
Colors so lovely they'll make our heart ache,
and clouds drift slowly by our vantage high.

Alas, our beautiful journey must end
But places visited and wonders found:
lovliness, before we could but pretend.
In a balloon, we'll sense magic around.

February 5, 2023
for "Balloons" poetry contest
by Anthony Biaanco
Copyright © | Year Posted 2023

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Goldsmith Avatar
March 3, 2023 at 7:29 AM
Congratulations on your win. A beautiful write. I love to watch the hot-air balloons in the sky. I would never ride in one. Have a blessed day......................
Kelii Kekaula Avatar
February 8, 2023 at 10:14 AM
An accentuation of the past, Ann, resonates with either film version of a balloon going around the world in so many days--marvelous execution, and all my best to you, Aloha William
George Avatar
February 6, 2023 at 8:29 PM
Enjoyed your balloon ride ! Poets are the repository of wonderful imagination. How many of us have responded to this topic in our own unique way ! A lovely sonnet Ann. All the Best.
Peck Avatar
March 16, 2023 at 9:49 AM
"Thank you, Valsa. I haven't flown in one because I don't like heights. :)
Buhagiar Avatar
February 6, 2023 at 2:16 AM
Wonderful description of a journey on a balloon. Great imagery.
Peck Avatar
February 6, 2023 at 10:58 AM
Thank you, Victor!
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