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The Astronaut

Straddling fire, he rode bursting through space,
fearless trust wearing an astronaut's face.

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Andrea Dietrich

October 3, 2021 at 3:14 PM

COOL couplet. Good luck in the contest.

Michelle Faulkner

September 30, 2021 at 8:33 PM

Inspiring fire! Hope it's a winner~

Ann Peck

October 1, 2021 at 10:48 AM

Thanks, Michelle!

Rico Leffanta

September 29, 2021 at 11:32 AM

"Fearless trust" deserves POTD as one tiny little human error spells kaput!

Ann Peck

October 2, 2021 at 10:31 AM

I worked in the Missiles and Space industry. I have heard of last-minute kluges with fingers crossed. Those missiles didn't carry people, though.

Rico Leffanta

September 30, 2021 at 11:17 AM

Pilots routinely tank up before a flight because they know maintenance is performed by people with a grudge, or people who could care less about the quality of their work, especially in the military!

Ann Peck

September 30, 2021 at 7:25 AM

No kidding. I wonder what passion drives one to fly thru space on top of burning fuel. Curiosity, maybe.