Monday, March 04, 2013

Two Brothers

(Image Source: http://en.wikipedia.org)


Two brothers were planning a flight
Among the stars and birds, like a kite
Folks laughed at them
That didn't douse their flame
Yes, they were Orville and Wilbur Wright.


This Limerick is shared with Limerick-Off Monday.




27 comments:

  1. So true. They accomplished their goal.

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  2. Dreams are always mocked at first, followed later.

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  3. You have to keep whatever fire inside alight..always..

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  4. Ah the Wright brothers - they took their first flight only about three hours from where I live :)

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    1. Wow ... I wish I could visit your place !!!

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  5. hey..
    thanks for dropping by and giving me the opportunity to land here..
    lovely space u have :)

    loved the way you gave such a powerful message in few lines..
    how people laugh, as they always, but can be proved wrong..

    hope to c u more Green Speck !!

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  6. Yes, great poem, great men.

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  7. yeah thats a wonderful poem..:)
    keep writing Green Speck...;)

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  8. Kudos to them for not giving up...lovely limerick with a message of following your dreams.

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  9. A nice tribute to the Wright brothers and a good reminder to us,,,never say never,,,,

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  10. I was always mesmerized by their story as a kid and there are better reasons to idolize them now.
    Lovely limerick! :D

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  11. This had such a strong message. Truly inspiring. :)

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  12. and arent we glad they did not be deterred...
    most great things have to face that opposition...

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    1. Yes, we should be proud of them forever !!!

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  13. Speck, an excellent limerick!

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  14. Thanks so much for your delightful contribution to last week's Limerick-Off!

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