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“We will never forget them, nor the last time we saw them, this morning, as they prepared for their journey and waved goodbye and ‘slipped the surly bonds of earth’ to ‘touch the face of God.’”  Ronald Reagan
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In moments’ burst, there touched the sky
brave souls who fell to earth as stars -
but in the heavens now they fly.
In moments’ burst, there touched the sky
a group that we now glorify.
They blazed the trail; perhaps to Mars
man soon will go; dreams do not die.
In moments’ burst, there touched the sky
brave souls who fell to earth as stars.

Sept. 5, 2019
 Writing Challenge 1, September 2019 - Eight Line Form - Poetry Contest
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Paige Hind

Date: 8/16/2024 6:18:00 PM

I love triolets. Yours was beautiful, and the quote made the poem the more powerful

Hannah Borke

Date: 11/6/2019 9:27:00 PM

Hi Andrea. It is a delight to catch up on bunches of your FABULOUS! poems. I entered them into a competition for my favorite one to comment on. It was going to be a tough choice. Instead, this tribute draws my comment for the unforgettable shock that it was. It was upsetting to learn that they suffered 2.5 minutes until the cabin hit the water. This accident, and Columbia, and nearly all plane crashes, are caused by only slight malfunctions. I don’t fly for this reason.

Constance La France

Date: 9/16/2019 11:36:00 AM

Andrea congratulations on your win in my writing challenge with this excellent Triolet poem. It is beautifully penned.

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 9/12/2019 1:13:00 PM

- They are really brave - Congratulations on your winning poem, Andrea :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Probir Gupta

Date: 9/11/2019 7:51:00 AM

You have taken it to an altogether different height and dimension. It is a great tribute. Your poetry is superb too. Congratulations, Andrea ...

Joseph May

Date: 9/10/2019 2:28:00 PM

Great tribute to these fallen heroes Andrea...Congrats on your win..

Brenda Chiri

Date: 9/10/2019 12:19:00 PM

Dazzling write Andrea nothing but the best from your pen!;) congrats on your win!;)

Gershon Wolf

Date: 9/10/2019 11:44:00 AM

Such a noble tribute to that brave, 'star-crossed' crew. Wonderful winner, Andrea! Best wishes, Gershon

Mahtab Bangalee

Date: 9/9/2019 4:03:00 AM

perhaps to Mars man soon will go; dreams do not die..///yeah; exactly optimistic writings

CayCay Jennings

Date: 9/7/2019 11:53:00 PM

I saw the pic and didn't read - I would cry and I don't want to just now - remind me to come back when I'm immune to that day and have completely forgotten it. Sorry, can't go there but I will ... maybe when I grow up. Love, CayCay

Phyllis Babcock

Date: 9/7/2019 1:46:00 PM

I recall seeing that and it was terrible to see. A nice tribute to those astronauts. love phyl

James Horn

Date: 9/7/2019 9:29:00 AM

Like new picture with long hair. Pills with Spills and No Thrill About pills are dense; At all not made any sense; Left us in suspense. Pills in lower bowel; Exactly like wise old owl; Now on face will wear a scowl. Pills appear so sad; Always have been very bad; Part of a new fad. Suicide commit; Into picture did fit, Which I will admit. Jim Horn Copyright © James Horn | Year Posted 2019

Lindsay Laurie

Date: 9/6/2019 6:55:00 PM

Hello Andrea … I recall this from news reports and Tv. It certainly was tragic - thanks Andrea - Lindsay

Michelle Faulkner

Date: 9/6/2019 4:35:00 PM

Brave souls as falling stars, I was in junior high when it happened, my teacher was one of the finalists, he told us to always cherish life because tomorrow was never guaranteed - this is so inspirational!

Matthew Anish

Date: 9/6/2019 1:51:00 PM

Nice tribute to our fallen astronauts. Please take a look at my last two odes when you get the chance! Good luck in the contest! Peace & Love Matthew Anish

Tom Cunningham

Date: 9/6/2019 12:53:00 PM

I froze when I saw the news, what a terrible tragedy that was. A beautiful tribute to the Challenger crew. Tom

Vijay Pandit

Date: 9/6/2019 8:23:00 AM

I remember that tragedy so well..a lovely tribute you wrote to the astronauts that perished. A beautiful form you chose..in splendid words you wrote. All the best, Andrea.