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Metal blades
cut through the sky
wetting on the tears
caught in the clouds.
The glimmering destination
signals from the ground,
and gravity pulls the engines
toward rest and fuel.
Robert L. Jackson III
This poem is in the new book 'Evolutionary Landscapes' that is available here:
http://www.lulu.com/shop/robert-jackson/evolutionary-landscapes/paperback/product-22364099.html
A very fine image. You bring the plane alive. Fine to see the promo for your book, too. But, Rob, I wonder if you'd like to take up the challenge to write a new poem for us?
ReplyDeleteIt is difficult to write a new poem the same day for me. I have a very busy job... I will try next time.
DeleteThank you, Rob. That's all I ask. On Sundays, we have an open link for older writings. Note that at the bottom of the Midweek Motif prompt, the motif for next week is always listed (albeit without all of its inspirations).
DeleteLovely take on the prompt! Well penned :D
ReplyDeleteThis is the facet of gravity that boggles my mind - how planes stay aloft in the air. Nice to see you here at Midweek.
ReplyDeleteGood one!
ReplyDeleteBeautifully written!
ReplyDeleteI try not to think about where I am when flying, especially not the pull of gravity. Just land safely please!
ReplyDeleteThere is something amazing about flying, but those bumpy landings when gravity pulls can be scary.
ReplyDeleteWhat a creative way of looking at flight :)
ReplyDeleteA deceptively simple poem which offers much more than the plane journey home..as all journeys home carry their own baggage...hopefully good...
ReplyDeleteGreat use of gravity in a poem.
ReplyDeleteLoved this. Flying is a truly a magical invention.
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