Columbia Space Shuttle Explosion
For those who’ve touched the
Burning stars
And watched gold sunsets from afar,
We hold your memories in esteem
And leave the door ajar.
The flaming trails of your
Last breath
Do not imply a futile death.
No less, your words of faith resound
And plumb our spiritual health.
Please keep us in your hearts
Today;
Your liberated souls give way.
For us, the feeble, fragile ones,
We ask for you to pray.
Astonishing footage
And debris
Affirm your grave alacrity:
You pierced the ceiling of man’s fears……
And stepped into eternity.
By Mark Howard Bowles written 02.02.2003