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The Flying Casket

amidst my indelible impressions
comes an era of remembrence
that shall go down in history

I recall the flight of an airship
traveling abroad from Europe
to the United States 

with ninety seven aboard
passangers crews and news media
were all awaiting for its safe arrival

as newsreel coverage was filming
the attempt docking of this flight it
turned into a blazing yellow and red fireball

within one minute
thirthy five lives had
parished



In Memory Of 
Those Lost On The
Hindenburg 

{Deutsche Luftschiff Zeppelin #129}


Also Entry For
Brian Strands 
Indelible Impressions Contest

Copyright © | Year Posted 2009




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Date: 8/2/2009 11:32:00 AM
One of the most startling accidents in history! Light & Love
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Date: 6/6/2009 7:45:00 AM
Tragic event shared in a concise way. I like the opening stanza. Best wishes in the contest. Have a nice weekend. Karen
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Date: 6/4/2009 1:58:00 PM
I remember first seeing that newsreel so many years ago, when I was a child....listening to the voice of the man who was broadcasting the whole event, his voice cracking....it chills me again to think about it......so terrible. Yes, it was an indelible impression, lasting forever. ~ Carrie
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Date: 6/4/2009 8:30:00 AM
Thank you for supporting my contest Katherine.Rgds Brian
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Date: 6/4/2009 6:34:00 AM
Love the title to this piece..wonderful write that brings me closer to this event..best wishes in the contest.
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