The First

A Tribute

Imprints 

permanent in the dust

well 

as close to that 

as we can fathom

and that flag 

you planted 

is 

probably still there

and your heart

wants to go back

to that place

it must

be time 

for fate to unwind

Author's Note

I love the NASA of the past and I am proud of our accomplishments in space. Obviously, it's a recurring theme for me. I bet God let Neil stop and play on the moon for a brief visit before his soul departed our realm.

Reviews

[Mary]

Your poem is "out of this world!" It touched my heart in so many ways(as did your author's note). I remember the day of the first moon landing so well- I couldn't watch it because I was in France, but my mother told me that my dad cried. He had been a factory worker who had worked on making some of the cables for the project. The old NASA meant so much to our family. When my dad passed, my mom had "one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind" engraved on his headstone. Thank you for sharing your poem. Also, I think it is beautifully written as well!

[The Analog Kid]

I am so glad it touched you and it was personal to you. Thank you so much for the kind words! Nice to meet you.

[Jane Taylor Hardy]

A lovely tribute...creative and very thoughtful.

[The Analog Kid]

Why thank you very much. Pleased to meet you.

[Baby Ricochet]

NASA will be back.

[The Analog Kid]

THX!

[Chloe..Across the Unive..]

I feel the same as you in your note.. I love the poem for Mr. Armstrong- What an amazing life he lived. To walk on the moon... hard for me to fathom.

Chloe

[The Analog Kid]

It is amazing and he passed with little fanfare. What a humble man. Thanks for reading:)))

[Chloe..Across the Universe]

You are welcome :) A pleasure.... I know, not much was said of him. He probably would like that as he was humble.

[Baby Ricochet]

NASA will have a renascence. It has to. THe future points to her

[The Analog Kid]

I think you are right...Thanks for reading.

[Neva Flores Smith - Cha..]

I enjoyed your poem but what you wrote in the author's note is what really touched my heart. Oh so special..........I bet God let Neil stop and play on the moon for a brief visit before his soul departed our realm. Wow! Not that is an extremely special thought P.S. I posted this to FB hope you don't mind with a note for everyone to check out the authors note..wow!

[The Analog Kid]

Well thank you very much Neva. I appreciate you posting it:)

[Lily Mae]

This is amazing..thank you for honoring and remembering him in this way.. xo

[The Analog Kid]

Thanks Lily XO!

[Lily Mae]

Your so welcome..thank you..x

[Wolfwind]

The man who gave us a step to remember, passes along, those memories are forever. Made in a time when men were men and true grit meant the courage to do what no one else could. He allowed the dreamers to dream and the imagination of many to soar where no soul had before. He will be missed and remembered. He was a rock of a man who went to a rock and came home again, a legend. RIP Neil.

Thanks for sharing your tribute.
Aaron

[The Analog Kid]

Thanks Aaron for stopping by brother.

[Kenneth The Poet]

Nice tribute. He will be missed.

[The Analog Kid]

Thanks Ken:)

[Priscilla Sayers]

Wonderfully crafted piece my friend!
An inspiration, to honor the heros, the brave, the accomplishments of humanity!

[The Analog Kid]

Thanks a lot for reading and reviewing. Much appreciated!

[Priscilla Sayers]

Much love dear friend!