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The Astronaut

Straddling fire, he rode bursting through space, fearless trust wearing an astronaut's face. Your Best Rhyming Couplet #2 contest sponsored by L. Milton Hankins

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Andrea Dietrich

Date: 10/3/2021 3:14:00 PM

COOL couplet. Good luck in the contest.

Michelle Faulkner

Date: 9/30/2021 8:33:00 PM

Inspiring fire! Hope it's a winner~

Ann Peck
Date: 10/1/2021 10:48:00 AM

Thanks, Michelle!

Rico Leffanta

Date: 9/29/2021 11:32:00 AM

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

Ann Peck
Date: 10/2/2021 10:31:00 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
Date: 9/30/2021 11:17:00 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
Date: 9/30/2021 7:25:00 AM

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

Laura Leiser

Date: 9/29/2021 9:43:00 AM

I love the drama of this verse, Ann. Great couplet! Good luck in the contest! :)

Ann Peck
Date: 9/29/2021 10:14:00 AM

Thank you, Laura, for your comments. I'm finding these contests are really fun.