A Historical Perspective
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Comment from jdrhye
Very interesting poetic form. The story depicted is criptic but astounding in the message. The realization of the endless struggle over time, during and after wars. Justice the ultimate prize the ultimate gift.
J
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Very interesting poetic form. The story depicted is criptic but astounding in the message. The realization of the endless struggle over time, during and after wars. Justice the ultimate prize the ultimate gift.
J
Comment Written 13-Aug-2018
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Thank you.
Comment from barbara.wilkey
It's always amazing me that governments have no conscience and do such evil things. I enjoyed reading your poem. You did a great job putting words together to make this poem.
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It's always amazing me that governments have no conscience and do such evil things. I enjoyed reading your poem. You did a great job putting words together to make this poem.
Comment Written 13-Aug-2018
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Thank you, Barbara.
Comment from meeshu
a very powerful patriotic statement in a very effective form. well done and certainly needed in this political climate. Bravo, Victor................meeshu
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a very powerful patriotic statement in a very effective form. well done and certainly needed in this political climate. Bravo, Victor................meeshu
Comment Written 13-Aug-2018
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Thank you.
Comment from zlp22
Great poem and picture. I always like it when planes take off. The sound of speed is like no other. Good flow of words makes it a fast and interesting read.
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Great poem and picture. I always like it when planes take off. The sound of speed is like no other. Good flow of words makes it a fast and interesting read.
Comment Written 13-Aug-2018
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Thank you.
Comment from Mastery
Hi, Doug. This is one heck of a well thought out piece of writing, my friend. You hit the nerve of America here:
"Exhilaration
Power
Trap doors shut
Wind-mind diverted."
Bravo! Bob
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Hi, Doug. This is one heck of a well thought out piece of writing, my friend. You hit the nerve of America here:
"Exhilaration
Power
Trap doors shut
Wind-mind diverted."
Bravo! Bob
Comment Written 13-Aug-2018
reply by the author on 20-Oct-2019
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Thank you, Bob. I do appreciate that you read me. Doug
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Always have and always will, my friend. : ) Bob
Comment from Ulla
Hi Victor, having flown for twenty years as a flight attendant, I can follow what you're saying. You take off but so does your thoughts and imagination. Yes, It happens every time. Please do remember, when I flew we're talking about real flying. Everything is so streamlined in today's world. All the best. Ulla:))
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Hi Victor, having flown for twenty years as a flight attendant, I can follow what you're saying. You take off but so does your thoughts and imagination. Yes, It happens every time. Please do remember, when I flew we're talking about real flying. Everything is so streamlined in today's world. All the best. Ulla:))
Comment Written 13-Aug-2018
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Yes, maam. Thank you.
Comment from Air Spirit
Excellent poem --- thought provoking... sparse and select words make the poem more powerful... the brevity is bold and very effective... and I am able to relate to the message in your words --- that sense of feeling alone when you take to the air -- for me, it happened in a hot-air-balloon... what I experienced was a profound feeling of 'connectedness' and felt God near... it temporarily removed me from my petty and earthly concerns, and rendered me with a more universal vision -- and concern for others outside of myself.. so you being able to have that connection and appreciation for America as a result of being air born and spirit born, is one I understand totally... excellent poem..
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Excellent poem --- thought provoking... sparse and select words make the poem more powerful... the brevity is bold and very effective... and I am able to relate to the message in your words --- that sense of feeling alone when you take to the air -- for me, it happened in a hot-air-balloon... what I experienced was a profound feeling of 'connectedness' and felt God near... it temporarily removed me from my petty and earthly concerns, and rendered me with a more universal vision -- and concern for others outside of myself.. so you being able to have that connection and appreciation for America as a result of being air born and spirit born, is one I understand totally... excellent poem..
Comment Written 13-Aug-2018
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Thank you very much. You do understand.
Comment from Meia (MESAYERS)
WWII
I see the Messerschmitt Me 262
The precipice
As my Nazi jet engine
lifts me skyward
The sacrifice of all before
I am humbled
Strangely, peace fills me
And I become...
a nation
I am America...I loved this so well written as always Victor, very informative also love and regards Meia x
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WWII
I see the Messerschmitt Me 262
The precipice
As my Nazi jet engine
lifts me skyward
The sacrifice of all before
I am humbled
Strangely, peace fills me
And I become...
a nation
I am America...I loved this so well written as always Victor, very informative also love and regards Meia x
Comment Written 13-Aug-2018
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Thank you, dear.
Comment from Dean Kuch
Ah yes, Vic, the first fighter jet aircraft--the dreaded and deadly Messerschmitt Me 262--also nicknamed Schwalbe, which means "Swallow" in German in fighter versions, or Sturmvogel, German for "Storm Bird" in fighter-bomber versions, was the world's first operational jet-powered fighter aircraft.
While German use of the aircraft ended with the close of World War II, a small number were operated by the Czechoslovak Air Force until 1951. Captured Me 262s were studied and flight tested by the major powers, and ultimately influenced the designs of post-war aircraft such as the North American F-86 Sabre and Boeing B-47 Stratojet.
You know what they say. "Imitation is the greatest form of flattery."
Interesting comparison--you to the world's first jet-fighter aircraft. I guess one could claim that you're a fighter who chooses never to bomb.
God Bless the
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Ah yes, Vic, the first fighter jet aircraft--the dreaded and deadly Messerschmitt Me 262--also nicknamed Schwalbe, which means "Swallow" in German in fighter versions, or Sturmvogel, German for "Storm Bird" in fighter-bomber versions, was the world's first operational jet-powered fighter aircraft.
While German use of the aircraft ended with the close of World War II, a small number were operated by the Czechoslovak Air Force until 1951. Captured Me 262s were studied and flight tested by the major powers, and ultimately influenced the designs of post-war aircraft such as the North American F-86 Sabre and Boeing B-47 Stratojet.
You know what they say. "Imitation is the greatest form of flattery."
Interesting comparison--you to the world's first jet-fighter aircraft. I guess one could claim that you're a fighter who chooses never to bomb.
God Bless the
Comment Written 13-Aug-2018
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Thank you my friend. Posthumously.
Comment from poetwatch
Hi Victor. I see you're a pilot as well as a poet. There is no greater love than to feel the surge of wings as you take off. As long as everything is in working condition. I was a jet engine mechanic in the Air Force and know. I never flew one, but rode in them. And you are correct, "All governments are inherently evil."
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Hi Victor. I see you're a pilot as well as a poet. There is no greater love than to feel the surge of wings as you take off. As long as everything is in working condition. I was a jet engine mechanic in the Air Force and know. I never flew one, but rode in them. And you are correct, "All governments are inherently evil."
Comment Written 13-Aug-2018
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Thank you for reading this. Sincerely. Doug
