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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.
So true. They accomplished their goal.
ReplyDeleteThey are true legends :-)
DeleteDreams are always mocked at first, followed later.
ReplyDeleteWell said !!!
DeleteYou have to keep whatever fire inside alight..always..
ReplyDeleteI agree Jae :-)
DeleteAh the Wright brothers - they took their first flight only about three hours from where I live :)
ReplyDeleteWow ... I wish I could visit your place !!!
Deletehey..
ReplyDeletethanks 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 !!
Thanks for visiting Jyoti :-)
DeleteYes, great poem, great men.
ReplyDeleteGreat men indeed !!!
Deleteyeah thats a wonderful poem..:)
ReplyDeletekeep writing Green Speck...;)
Thanks Mani :-)
DeleteKudos to them for not giving up...lovely limerick with a message of following your dreams.
ReplyDeleteThank You Reshma :-)
DeleteA nice tribute to the Wright brothers and a good reminder to us,,,never say never,,,,
ReplyDeleteWell said Ellecee :-)
DeleteI was always mesmerized by their story as a kid and there are better reasons to idolize them now.
ReplyDeleteLovely limerick! :D
Thanks Vaishali :-)
DeleteThis had such a strong message. Truly inspiring. :)
ReplyDeleteThank You Srishti :-)
Deleteand arent we glad they did not be deterred...
ReplyDeletemost great things have to face that opposition...
Yes, we should be proud of them forever !!!
DeleteSpeck, an excellent limerick!
ReplyDeleteThanks Sara :-)
DeleteThanks so much for your delightful contribution to last week's Limerick-Off!
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