Poetry Explorer- Classic Contemporary Poetry, THE AVIATOR, by MABEL KINGSLEY RICHARDSON


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THE AVIATOR, by                    
First Line: Leaving lesser men to feet of clay
Last Line: Back to its home—the sun.
Subject(s): Aviation & Aviators; Desire; Hearts; Love; Travel; Journeys; Trips


Leaving lesser men to feet of clay,
Upward, with the wind, onward, and away,
Mounting to release, a shining soul
Seeking in space some fancied goal
Forever to be won.

Challenging the Fates, aloft he swings,
Lifted like a hope on slender wings,
Laden with the lilt of white desire,
Carrying his youthful heart of fire
Back to its home—the Sun.





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