On early Thursday morning,
Terror filled the New York sky.
And two engines were disabled,
By a flock of birds passing by.
Departing from La Guardia,
Bound for Charlotte, N.C.
US Airways flight 1549,
Departed at 3:24 from NYC.
And moments after departure,
A calm subtle voice was heard.
Stating to brace for impact,
Before the impact occurred.
The plane essentially became,
A 170,000 pound glider.
As the 58-year old captain,
Became the flights safety provider.
And in a controlled descent,
He steered the disabled craft.
Over the George Washington bridge,
And safely sailing it like a raft.
155 passengers survived as his,
Courage and heroism was outstanding.
On 1-15-09, the pilot of pilots,
Performed an amazing splash landing.
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Inspired by the courage and heroism
of Captain Chesley B. Sullenberger, III,
for the Miracle of the Hudson on 1-15-09
Categories:
chesley, dedicationcourage,
Form: Quatrain
Pilot
shaken,
but composed,
water splashes...
crash!
Fear
prevails,
his voice firm,
to ease panic...
miracle!
Bold
captain
achieves goal,
passengers...
alive!
Hail
to him,
dauntless captain,
he saved lives...
joy!
My Lanterne is dedicated to Captain Chesley Sullenberger
of USA Airlines-Flight 1549
Copyright 2009 by Andrew Crisci
Categories:
chesley, thank you, uplifting
Form: Lanterne