In memory of John Farmer, a man so bold,
An ironworker’s tale, in stories retold.
From Local 46, his strength did shine,
In New York’s skyline, his work divine.
A skydiver brave, he soared the skies,
Twice he faced death, but still did rise.
With a heart full of courage, he took the leap,
In the clouds, his spirit, forever to keep.
He loved to cook, with a chef’s delight,
At barbecues, he’d ignite the night.
With spatula in hand, and a grin so wide,
He’d serve up joy, with friends by his side.
A two-fisted drinker, who loved his beer,
In his local pub, he’d bring good cheer.
Known by all, with a laugh so hearty,
He’d light up the room, making everyone jolly.
For John, retirement was just a fancy word for more time to play,
With friends everyday, in whatever came his way.
On April 10th, 2024, he bid us farewell,
But his stories and laughter, forever we’ll tell.
His retirement brief, yet full of zest,
John Farmer, you truly were one of the best.
Rest in peace, dear John, your legacy grand,
In our hearts and memories, you’ll always stand.
Categories:
skydiver, eulogy,
Form: Rhyme
They say: we are all aboard one boat do you agree?
There are many sailboats in the choppy sea.
Some ocean liners provide comfort and luxury.
Others dispense leisure and a drink on the balcony.
The star's radiance is not a concern.
I realize we do not view them. Wilt yearns.
Our murky self-portrait is enigmatic.
It is the paradigm stalker and emphatic.
We sat down after sliding into the ground.
We also have a similar identity around.
We have self-assurance and are proactive.
Akin a careful skydiver, we remain tractive
Our territory is growing with the breeze.
With our feet dangling outside appease
We are appreciative of the world broadly.
As I saw it rise, the dome seemed ungodly.
Man's eyesight is cloaked in darkness.
We face the side of the world in blackness.
When we assess a man, we do view gloom.
We all had to flee while jostling and doom.
Written: December 19, 2022
Written: December 19, 2022
Categories:
skydiver, analogy, destiny, earth, humanity,
Form: Rhyme
Happy birthday, Katrina Joy,
There's an aerial emergency;
The parachute starts to deploy,
As the skydiver lands safely.
Topic: Birthday of Katrina Joy Magbitang (April 01)
Categories:
skydiver, birthday,
Form: Quatrain
RIP- SAWYER SMITH--1982-2019 SKYDIVER
~A SUNSET LAYS HERE DEPARTED
SAWYER SMITH,
*AT SUNRISE HE DID DIE AS HE LIVED*
A DIVER WHOM FALLEN FELL FROM GRACE
"HE WHOM! JUMPS OFF CLIFFS"!~
For An Epitaph to make Us Laugh 2 Poetry Contest
Sponsored by: Jesse Rowe
Categories:
skydiver, analogy, anxiety, dedication, eulogy,
Form: Epitaph
It ducks and dives
bouncing through the air
buzzing for it's life
free without care;
now disappeared a silence,
can't see it anywhere
a mass of confusion
It could be over there?
As elusive as it is scheming,
the lord of all flies,
Who leaves me screaming,
"Why are you so wise?!"
Incognito, always in disguise
It' colour deceitful a deep blue mottle
A skydiver, a rocket, that's Mr. Bluebottle.
Categories:
skydiver, 5th grade, 6th grade,
Form: Ode
The dream to fly high
Scattered puffy clouds below
A goose honks to pass
He cliff dived a lot
No water, the jump was hot
The landing was not
First skydiver fall
Lunch packed, no chute, dropped the ball
That's not good at all!
Categories:
skydiver, adventure, humorous, poetry,
Form: Haiku
ADVENTUROUS WOMANLife is to live and to chill in.
Just relax and lay back and enjoy your living.
Do not worry about crazy ass leaders in your country.
Law abides and that should tell them something.
If it does not, oust.
Egypt has done this to two.
Adventurous the world maintains.
You want to sightsee life insanely.
Skydiver you are.
You are on flight to the Republic of the Maldives.
A political escapade you have partook.
You are foreign blood from the United States.
This is your family origin and you want to connect.
Therefore, you donate to the cause to project.
Exploitation you do not mind.
You want a fulfilling life and one that enshrines.
No matter what the big picture is, your consideration is that life was given to live.
Thus, you contemplate with an inner focus.
You will enjoy life and all its trinkets.
____________________________________|
PENNED ON AUGUST 31, 2014!
Categories:
skydiver, america, courage, education, gender,
Form: Free verse
There Once Was a Lady Skydiver
Who Jumped Right Out Of a Glider
She Said Flippin 'eck
I've Broken My Kneck
And Now She Can See Right Behind Her
Categories:
skydiver, children, kids,
Form: Limerick
The skydiver was an acrobat.
When he jumped he liked to throw his hat.
Free falling was his hope
His hat stuck in the rope.
The chutte didn’t open; he died...splat!
Ó November 22, 2011
Written for Poetry Soup Member Contest: Die A 'Fun' Death Contest
Sponsored by: Natalie The Rogue Rhymer
Categories:
skydiver, death,
Form: Limerick
Building a House on Sand
By Elton Camp
Alabama has some frontage on the Gulf Coast
Where the risk of storm damage is the most
People with money will build right on the beach
Instead of where a hurricane isn’t likely to reach
Then for all of us, house insurance rates will rise
Because they have acted so foolishly unwise
We live way up north, a long way from the shore
But due to those dolts we are forced to pay more
I’d also enjoy having a beach and ocean front view
But don’t as it’s a totally irresponsible thing to do
On such construction there should be a total ban
Or else let insurance rates there rise as they can
Now, when a hurricane comes and blows them away
At our expense rebuild so it can happen another day
Life insurance to a skydiver might rightly be denied
To some houses, that same principle should be applied
Maybe for existing construction exception can be made
But building new houses on the sand should be forbade
A beach dweller reading this may scream and curse
I don’t care as I’m tired of your reaching into our purse
Categories:
skydiver, business, house, beach, house,
Form: Rhyme
There once was a drifting skydiver.
He looked down below with grave terror.
He was falling in a tarn.
At an alligator farm –
So he prayed, then he ran on the water!
© July 11, 2010
Dane Smith-Johnsen
Categories:
skydiver, angst, animals
Form: Limerick
When the skydiver leapt from his plane
What he saw below to his great disdain
Were 'gators flexing their jaws
Expecting grub for their maws
To pursue this sport he must be insane
Robert L. Hinshaw, CMSgt, USAF, Retired
© All Rights Reserved
Placed No. 8 in Caroline Devonshire's "To Die For" Limerick Contest - July 2010
Categories:
skydiver, funny
Form: Limerick