Riding High In the Air

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The inspiration for this poem came to me the morning I walked through our neighborhood. I looked up awestruck at the sight of at least ten hot air balloons drifting by in the clear September sky. Such a wonderous sight!

Let us ride in a hot air balloon, Drifting along the currents of air Painting the sky with dashes of color without a single care. Let the canvas swallow the hot air from the balloon’s flames, Lifting us higher and higher towards the clouds, wispy and light, Taking us across the sky where we’ll see wonderous delights. Let the clouds gently kiss our cheeks and Climbing towards the sun, letting it bathe our skins in gold, Seeing picturesque sights untold. Let the mountains stare at us with envy and awe, Knowing that we are no longer landlocked as are they Watching us, our colorful globe drifting towards a nearby bay. Let us be the adventurers of which others speak, Doing things that others dare not do-- Being ourselves and, with one another, nothing but true-blue. Let us be a fairytale, Telling a tale of weird and wonderful Logging our colorful adventures in life’s journal, always being insightful. Let us ride on the currents of love, Letting life’s ups and downs carry us to new heights, Holding onto one another until our final goodnights.

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Valsa George

Date: 9/19/2023 9:20:00 PM

Love this ride dear Sara ! "Let the mountains stare at us with envy and awe, Knowing that we are no longer landlocked as are they" . None can dispute the verity of these lines ! This journey sounds so magical and true. This goes into my FAVE

Vijay Pandit

Date: 9/19/2023 5:47:00 AM

I like your cheerful poem, Sara. Wonderful imagery-- a delightful tale.

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 9/19/2023 1:26:00 PM

thanks for stopping by, Vijay, and for appreciating my imagery. Have a delightful afternoon, Sara

Victor Buhagiar

Date: 9/19/2023 2:22:00 AM

Your ride on an air balloon is incredible poet, so full of vistas seen from on high that it even enhances your love. Excellent poem.

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 9/19/2023 3:57:00 AM

Thank you for stopping by, Victor, and for your comments. I'm grateful you appreciated my imaginary ride. Have a fabulous day, kind sir.

Joanna Daniel

Date: 9/19/2023 1:42:00 AM

Great ride and view, Sara, I could imagine myself flying along with your lines:)

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 9/19/2023 3:56:00 AM

Thank you, Joanna, for stopping by and riding with me in my imaginary hot air balloon. May you have an 'uplifting' day :-) smiles, Sara

Ink Empress

Date: 9/18/2023 11:09:00 PM

Oh this is soul warming to read, your poem made me want to try this now, and let the clouds kiss my cheeks, and climb towards the sun. Ive seen so many hot air balloons never dared to get on one but next time i want to try this i will read this poem! So beautiful! And the flow is amazing and those last lines, so heartfelt. Awwn! Currents of love, i would love to ride on.loving your rhymes too beautiful poetess. A fave this is for me

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 9/19/2023 3:55:00 AM

thank you, 'Ink,' for your beautiful and supportive comments. You have a knack for making me feel good about what I write...and I appreciate you! I, too, have often wondered what being in a hot air balloon would be like. I wee bit afraid of heights, though. Not sure I could handle it. Thanks for faving my poem. May you have a blessed day. Sara

Bill Baker

Date: 9/18/2023 4:52:00 PM

They are beautiful to see up in the sky, Sara. They're like a symbol of freedom. Thanks for sharing your poetry with us! smiles ~ Blessings Bill

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 9/19/2023 3:53:00 AM

Yes, dear hubby, hot air balloons are a delight to watch. Wish you'd been with me the morning I saw them. hugs, me