Add fuel to the golden fire,
To make us go higher.
We took flight with no wings,
Only colourful rings,
Clutching a woven basket.
It took a while to grasp it,
But once we were suspended,
It could be comprehended,
That there is more to life,
Than war and strife.
Our view is panoramic.
There is such a thing as magic.
Though with each refreshing sigh,
We draw closer to ravens in the sky.
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In response to dVerse’s flights of fancy challenge found here
So beautifully written and peaceful. ❤
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Thank you! ✨
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Your poem reminded me of the story of Icarus and Daedalus.
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Interesting, I guess the melting of Icarus’ wings could be compared to the metaphorical melting of the illusion in my poem! ✨
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I like your gentle irony.
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There is a real feeling of transcendence here.
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Beautiful! There is, yes, much more than war and strife!
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There is indeed- more to life than war A lovely piece
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A fresh perspective is always nice.
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Thanks 😊
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I have never been in a hot air balloon. I went to a festival once where there were probably a hundred or more. I did go in the one at the marketplace in Disney World in Florida.
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Ooh pretty, I love watching them float across the sky!
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They look so peaceful but I have heard it is a bit of a noisy ride.
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Sounds so peaceful and removed from this world.
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Thank you! 😊
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That would be an exciting flight! Well done.
Dwight
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Thank you 😊
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