The Right Time Night Time Flight


The breeze tells me that the time is right
The clear dark skies speckled with thousands of lights
The remaining leaves rustle as the wind starts to blow
Whispers all around chant “Go! Go! Go!”
I close my eyes as I stand up tall
I let myself lean forward – I let myself fall
The wind catches me before I fall down
And gently, it lifts me up from the ground
Higher and higher it allows me to fly
Carrying me up to the edge of the sky
Over the rivers and valleys and hills
Changing my direction upon my will
Faster I soar through raindrops and cloud
Speed is not limited, all is allowed
I’m over the ocean, and then over the land
Carried along by an invisible hand
Onwards and forwards, upwards and faster
Invigorated! Refreshed! I can’t contain my laughter!
Then as quick as it started comes the end of my flight…
Until the next time the breeze tells me the time is right.

13 responses to “The Right Time Night Time Flight”

  1. prenin avatar

    And here’s me having to depend on a bean curry for levitation!!! 🙂

    Good Piece my friend!!! 🙂

    Prenin.

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    1. Tom Merriman avatar

      Well, whatever helps I suppose, Prenin! 😉

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  2. Let's CUT the Crap! avatar

    Sounds refreshing and invigorating. 😮

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    1. Tom Merriman avatar

      Oh, it was, Tess!

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  3. Diane Henders avatar

    Ha! That made me smile – thank you! A lovely “flight” of fancy.

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    1. Tom Merriman avatar

      Pleased you liked it, Diane!

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  4. lameadventures avatar

    If I could fly like you, Tom, I’d save a bundle on not having to shell out for a subway fare card — and another increase in price was just announced today.

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    1. Tom Merriman avatar

      At a push, LA, I suppose you could use the cannon in your header image to fire you towards your destination, but you’d need a very good aim and landing strategy for that. Or you could use the balloons from your book cover and gently float to your destination… although that may take some time.
      Stick to the subway… at least the prices remain within the ‘up there’ category!

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  5. europasicewolf avatar

    Great flight that one! Trouble was when I tries to to take a Hair selfies in mid flight….I didn’t see the washing lines as I dived dramatically hair all astray in the wind just for a really great hair those crash landings can really take it out of you!! 😉

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    1. Tom Merriman avatar

      Eek… those washing lines are hazards when you don’t see them, Icewolf. Landing or taking off, it doesn’t matter!
      Selfies in mid-flight may not turn out as expected, but they may have unexpected results. Hmmm… I may have an idea there…

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      1. europasicewolf avatar

        The mind boggles! I look forward to reading the potential results of your idea 😉 lol….

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        1. Tom Merriman avatar

          It may take a little while…

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