The True Story

Why this fascination with wings?
Said Wilbur –  Am I wrong or am
I Write, replied Orville?  Continuing to
refine his draw:  Some like to jog,
while I think to soar.  Wilbur, less
convinced, on the cot began to
snore.  Then some geese came honking
by – Wilbur, rubbing clear a sleepy eye~ 
at length agreeing, Write behind you, brother!
Settled with a coin-toss, Orville’s Mail-order coin.
Wilbur was first to try.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2026

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Etgen-Baker Avatar
July 13, 2026 at 3:25 PM
subtly humorous and entertaining poem...wishing you well
DiMino Avatar
July 13, 2026 at 3:48 PM
Thank you, Sara; just a giggle write. Lighter subject matter.
Dietrich Avatar
July 9, 2026 at 4:59 PM
I enjoyed this . Was it in that contest that just got judged? I will go see if you were on its list
DiMino Avatar
July 9, 2026 at 5:32 PM
Hi Andrea; just something I thought to write. A coincidence. I did read a lovely poem where geese were mentioned. Maybe those marvelous birds landed in the back of my mind?
Maverick Avatar
July 9, 2026 at 2:52 PM
My my how time flies..Life for some is on a different plane? Specially these Days, somethi ng lite that landed write For me tonight Joe Dimino..'
DiMino Avatar
July 9, 2026 at 4:08 PM
Hi Joe; just a silly write, attempting to be amusing. Thank you.
Goldsmith Avatar
July 9, 2026 at 9:58 AM
I enjoyed reading your creative "The True Story" write. Your first line says it all. What if they had never been into wings??? Wonder who would had done the wings??? Life would have been different??? I am still buried with work after being gone for 2 weeks for an Ink Transfusion. Hahaha!!! Now Back/Writing Away. Another Hot Day... Stay Coooooool as you have a Fun Day Writing Away...........
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July 9, 2026 at 12:33 PM
I just sent you Soup Mail. Enjoy..........
DiMino Avatar
July 9, 2026 at 10:29 AM
Cut grass and bushes this morning. I must be crazy. Thank you, Paula.
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