Learning to Fly
Working on a mystery, going where it leads. Into the great wide open under skies of blue. Will you sail into the heavens, constellations in your eyes? A red-winged hawk is circling.
White light cuts a scar in the sky. Take it to the heart; face up to your soul. Stand in the moonlight. You belong somewhere you feel free.
The shape of the mist–
feels like something from a dream–
you’re learning to fly.
Songs quoted: Running Down a Dream, Into the Great Wide Open, The Dark of the Sun, You and I Will Meet Again, Luna, The Waiting, You Can Still Change Your Mind, Only a Broken Heart, Wildflowers, The Waiting, Learning to Fly
Words from Tom Petty and Colleen’s poetry challenge.
22 responses to “Learning to Fly”
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- October 10, 2017 -
A lovely tribute.
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Thanks Merril. Another hole in the music world…
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Yes, too many of those lately.
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This is beautiful, Kerfe; thank you. I’ve had such trouble dealing with this, but what I keep thinking is poor Mike must be more devastated than anyone… I was listening to “Hypnotic Eye” yesterday (his last album with the Heartbreakers and my favorite) and thinking I could make a cento from all the wisdom on just that album – you’ve done a fine job for me with a much broader palette.
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Thanks Sunshine. I was trying to think what to write, but as you say, his own words say it best. This is definitely one of the harder ones to lose…
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beautiful tribute
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What an excellent tribute to Tom Petty. His music always spoke to me. You have captured his spirit in your words. Excellent! ❤
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Thanks Colleen. I was wondering what to do, and your words this week inspired me.
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I shared your post on my Facebook page. It was marvelous. ❤
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What a complement! Thanks!
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I have always enjoyed Tom Petty’s music. I was saddened too by his recent passing. Your portraits are beautiful and pay a lovely tribute to him. ❤️
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Thanks Jill. A sad reason to do some drawing…
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Beautiful tribute!
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Thanks Lyn!
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I was so happy to see your wonderful tribute in art, words and video to Tom Petty. “Flying over my worries is the hardest thing.” ❤
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Thanks Olga. So much of his music is always going through my head…
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What a terrific tribute! 💖
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Thanks Carol!
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RIP Tom, beautiful post for Tom, thanks Kerfe.
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Thanks Sharon.
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❤❤❤❤❤
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