�An ode to sts-107
� � By: Gerry �N9OEW' Parks

As I sit here staring blankly
at my T.V. screen
NO NO NO
My muddled mind screamed

This can't be happening
not today
PLEASE let them be alive
this I prayed

But the air was silent
not even a quip
but for the clock on the wall
tic tic tic

I knew they were gone
I felt it in my heart
Then I watched silently
as the Columbia came apart

I thought of the 7
and the families of them all
Of their friends, and colleagues
who'd they say HI to in the hall

Of their children
and their pets
and their dreams
unfulfilled as yet

AND I THANK THEM!!!!!

For the sacrifice,
and dedication
For the Dreams
of Exploration

For answers to questions
only found in space
For helping to advance
the human race

And I thank you Columbia
For so many times
Bringing them Home
SAFE!

Farewell Columbia
Farewell Husband, and McCool
Farewell Chawla, and Anderson
Brown, Clark, and Ramon

We will miss you one and all
And we pray for those you left behind
You will forever live in our hearts
and always in our minds

Columbia & Crew
WE SALUTE YOU


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