Retired Astronaut's Memory

"I have been a stranger in a strange land."  Bible, Exodus 2:22

I travelled far across that world and saw
the strangest sights. The buildings unlike ones
I'd seen before. The towers spiralled to 
the sky, the tunnels underground were vast,
so deep beneath the planet's crust. The sky
was green, the planet's many moons like ships
upon a stormy sea. Each tree and plant,
each creature crawling, flying, swooping there 
enormous things that dwarfed me.
And how I long to travel there again...
Copyright © | Year Posted 2024


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Date: 6/25/2024 7:13:00 AM
Jack, congratulations on your win in my contest, like your poem, and the chosen quote, Constance
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Date: 6/11/2024 11:37:00 AM
Congratulations on your win. I enjoyed reading your wonderful write/story. Yes, a strange land they did see... Have a great/blessed day writing away..................
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Date: 5/30/2024 8:14:00 AM
Dear Jack, your awesome poetic pen brought me into a world of wonder. Beautiful, dynamic imagery and metaphor wrapped in gorgeous rhythm and wonderful (not jarring) use of enjambment made for a silky smooth ride through this creative piece. Your immense poetic talent shines, as always :) Warmest wishes my friend.. ~Susan
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Date: 5/28/2024 4:35:00 PM
A world filled with enchantment, Very nicely penned
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Date: 5/28/2024 10:31:00 AM
This is a poem of true yearning for adventure. Being an astronaut must be wonderful. Where else can you get the government to spend millions of dollars to give a person a fabulous vacation?.
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