Where Eagles Dare-Where Eagles Dare

where Eagles dare
the golden horizon seen...
man weary from war.

where Eagles dare
humanity in conflict...
such is intellect.

where Eagles dare
per ardua ad astra...
folly of mankind.  

© Harry J Horsman  2011
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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A  Avatar
August 18, 2016 at 4:25 PM
Hi Harry, Congratulations on your wonderful win. Stop by and enjoy my latest blog After you. With Love SKAT
Allison Avatar
August 18, 2016 at 4:23 PM
Many congrats on your win Harry a great string of senryu:-) hugs Jan xx
A   Avatar
March 2, 2012 at 9:49 PM
HARRY..READING UP ON SOME OLD CONTEST* CONGRATULATIONS~ WITH YOUR AWESOME WIN! ;-)*always..pd
Dietrich Avatar
January 9, 2012 at 10:09 PM
YOurs was one of the most "elegant" ones in the contest,Harry. Congratulations on your win. Sorry it took me so long to come tell everyone but I sure had fun doing this contest!!
Brown Avatar
January 9, 2012 at 7:23 AM
Congratulations on your win in Andrea's "Movie Senryu" contest Harry. Love, Carol
Haick Avatar
January 7, 2012 at 2:31 PM
Congratulations on your fine win, Harry! I definitely look forward to seeing this. Love, annalise
Kendrick Avatar
January 7, 2012 at 1:48 PM
Congrats on your winning work..Sara
K. Avatar
January 7, 2012 at 12:30 PM
This was another senryu that gave me much to ponder-- really enjoyed this one Harry-- I have never seen the movie but it can also stand on its own...congrats on your win :D
Song Avatar
January 7, 2012 at 3:16 AM
Harry...gotta see this movie soon. Per ardua ad astra...my Latin teacher would have loved you! lol. Hope you are doing well at the start of the New Year. Congrats on this win. Gwendolen
Haick Avatar
January 5, 2012 at 10:36 PM
Unfortunately I haven't seen this one, Harry. It sounds like one I'd like to...Your Senryu is an invite to find it. Best of luck in the contest. Love, Annalise
Anish Avatar
January 3, 2012 at 3:59 PM
Thank you for your kind words. I find your poem of great intrest. But what does "Per ardua ad astra". mean? Peace & blessings Matthew Anish
Sweetheart Avatar
January 3, 2012 at 9:07 AM
touching words of creative power Harry my friend.. deeply moving... thankxxx for your uplifting blog comment .. Happy New Year.. luv..
Fitzgerald Avatar
January 2, 2012 at 4:38 PM
Really enjoyed my visit nice work Harry Declan
A   Avatar
January 2, 2012 at 10:04 AM
Dear Harry, a fine poem to seek... One can fly..one can choose not toooooo... Love the depth in your poem... Hope you are enjoying... This new year... Also may I ask you to stop and say hello to my latest poem...called"" poet stamp 2011....always..p.d
Northeast Avatar
January 2, 2012 at 7:53 AM
Fabulous eagle sight- blessings, Brenda
Song Avatar
January 2, 2012 at 6:49 AM
Love this poem, Harry. Reminds me of Reginald Mitchell's life...his undying quest for perfection. The spitfire was this mastermind's glory, yet never to be realized until his death. Look where u took me! ha ha. Happy New Year, harry. from, Gwendolen
Pettit Avatar
December 31, 2011 at 11:46 PM
I haven't seen that movie in years, but your senryu ensemble brought back the memories of seeing the film. Good write Harry.
Poet Avatar
December 31, 2011 at 11:32 PM
Enjoyed your Senryu very much Harry.Wish you a very very Happy New Year.
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December 31, 2011 at 2:37 PM
HAPPY NEW YEAR 2012, my friend.
Kendrick Avatar
December 31, 2011 at 9:24 AM
I don't think that I have seen this movie but it sounds so familiar..Enjoyed reading this morn..I wish you great success in the contest..Reads like winnners' circle to me..Sara
Fiery Avatar
December 31, 2011 at 8:41 AM
Excellent composition..::)..I shud say par excellnce... Ps- I admire ur sincerity. Yes , Nt many poets will admit that....
Loving Iii Avatar
December 31, 2011 at 8:34 AM
Ahh Latin. the internet of the past.
Chafer Avatar
December 31, 2011 at 5:03 AM
Very nice, I loved reading it! :) ~Amber
. Avatar
December 29, 2011 at 8:00 PM
your last line summoned it up! eagles.. hmm.. interesting. enjoyed this piece alot. Wishing you A Great Happy New Year harry :)
Devonshire Avatar
December 29, 2011 at 2:08 PM
Although I haven't seen this film, I can sense the patriotic spirit you describe so well, Harry. I think we are all gettting "weary from war" now. Join me in a prayer for peace. Excellent entry for Andrea and Nikko's contest! This has to be a winner. Wishing you many blessings in the coming year, love, Carolyn
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