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Footprint On the Moon

"That's one small step for a man. One giant leap for mankind!" Neil Armstrong's immortal words will e'er be etched in our mind! With that he left a footprint for all eternity that time will ne'er erase, On our neighbor The Moon in humankind's conquest of space! For a moment in time this brave astronaut held the world in awe; All peoples were united in brotherhood at the wonderment they saw! Neil and his fellow astronauts worked tirelessly to see the mission complete. Brave pioneers who paved the way for future intergalactic challenges to meet! Entry for Carolyn Devonshire's "Footprints" poetry contest Note: Research indicates that "That's one small step for (a) man" was what Armstrong said and he insisted that is what he said, but NASA edited his statement slightly to eliminate the (a) and we generally have accepted the NASA version.

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Ann Foster

Date: 6/26/2021 2:25:00 PM

I was a kid, but I remember. This was lovely and well written. Ann

Sam Kauffman

Date: 5/5/2021 12:21:00 PM

As I sat watching the footage from the moon, totally enthralled, I too wondered about that footstep. Great minds Robert! I wrote a poem called Historic Event that tried to capture that event that literally left me speechless along with the entire world! Congratulations on capturing that moment of magic!

Christuraj Alex

Date: 5/4/2021 10:46:00 AM

Unique!

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 5/4/2021 7:48:00 AM

Wold you believe I might have employed the same creative interpretation of the "Footprints" theme? I actually researched footprints and tried to find out if the prints Neil Armstrong left on the moon might still be there. Very creative, Bob! There were many extraordinary poems in this contest. Congratulations on a well-deserved win. And thank you for supporting the contest. Hugs, Carolyn

Jan Allison

Date: 4/30/2021 11:50:00 AM

A moment in history that will always be remembered:-) hugs Jan xx

Robert L. Hinshaw
Date: 5/1/2021 2:46:00 PM

Thank you, Jan. We have lived and are living in historical times. Hope all is well at your house - Bob

Demetrios Trifiatis

Date: 4/30/2021 7:00:00 AM

I remember watching this incredible historic moment on TV back in July 1969. Yes, the world held its breath, and at that moment the world had become one! Beautifully written, my friend, Robert. Thank you for the memory! Blessings.

Robert L. Hinshaw
Date: 4/30/2021 11:14:00 AM

Glad you enjoyed, Demetrios. Thanks so much for your support and encouragement thru the years. Hope all is going well with you and your family. Bob

Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 4/30/2021 7:00:00 AM

It seemed surreal that man walked on the moon - what an achievement, a challenge, an adventure, and i'm sure a little scary, concerned if they would ever get back to earth. Well penned my friend,great poem and best of luck in the contest - hope you are doing well Bob. Hugs and blessings, Jennifer.

Robert L. Hinshaw
Date: 4/30/2021 11:12:00 AM

Thank you, Jenn. Always great to hear from you and I hope all is well with you and yours - Bob

Tom Cunningham

Date: 4/30/2021 3:35:00 AM

An amazing achievement, a shame JFK didnt live to see it. RIP too, Michael Collins who passed away recently, his role too was important to the mission of the moon landing. Good luck in the contest Bob. Tom

Robert L. Hinshaw
Date: 4/30/2021 11:11:00 AM

Thank you for your visit and I agree with your comments. Best to you always - bob

Lindsay Laurie

Date: 4/29/2021 9:13:00 PM

Hello Bob ... amazing piece of history to bring back a great memory. This event truly held the entire world in awe - thanks Bob - Lindsay

Robert L. Hinshaw
Date: 4/30/2021 11:36:00 AM

Glad you enjoyed, Lindsay. Hope all goes well with you, Mate! - Bob H

Daniel Turner

Date: 4/29/2021 7:58:00 PM

It was a great time of national pride. I remember it well. Thanks for the memories, Bob.

Robert L. Hinshaw
Date: 4/30/2021 11:35:00 AM

Thank you, Daniel, for your kind and encouraging comments - Bob

Panagiota Romios

Date: 4/29/2021 6:41:00 PM

I was with Roger Ebert that night and his friends. In those days, we were all Americans. Not anymore, we are on the yellow brick road to Communism. I mean all nations. Controlled by King Covid. We kneel at his feet?..all countries do. Fear means control of all nations. Leaders have no Reason to let it go. It's more powerful than God(people think.) Best wishes Pangie Best wishes Pangie This was good verse Bob..

Panagiota Romios
Date: 5/4/2021 8:51:00 PM

Back."congrats! Pangie

Beryl Edmonds

Date: 4/29/2021 5:31:00 PM

A fantastic write for the contest Robert. I remember myself and my husband (we were newly weds) staying up all night waiting for the sighting of that first footprint on the moon... Belle

Robert L. Hinshaw
Date: 4/29/2021 5:38:00 PM

Thank you, Belle. The moon is obviously very special to you and your hubbie, not only romantically as newly weds but also for the history made that night on the moon. Best to you - Bob

Gershon Wolf

Date: 4/29/2021 5:00:00 PM

Good thing Neil isn't up on the Moon now. He'd have to justify 'mankind,' instead of 'person' in our gender-tortured world. ~ Still Undecided at age 70. lol.

Robert L. Hinshaw
Date: 4/29/2021 5:45:00 PM

Very perceptive as usual, Gershon. Yep, you are so right - the politically correct mob would be roused to battle had Neil used that term today! Good on you always - Bob