Sometime last year, I answered the call for a poem for The Polaris Trilogy, an anthology of poems which will be sent to the Moon as part of the Polaris Mission’s Lunar Codex. The Trilogy unites the continents of Earth via the overarching themes of earth, air and sky. The European section (Part 1) called for poems about water, so I submitted a pantoum entitled ‘Flow,’ and promptly forgot about it. Months later, I was delighted to learn that my poem was to be included in the anthology and (eventually) sent to the Moon. Something to keep the astronauts entertained if they should tire of finding moon rocks, playing golf, or looking for cheese…
Flow (for Polaris)
From sky to earth to lake to river
down, and down and ever down
rippling rills down rocks deliver
ever, never, drink to drown
down and down and ever down
in rapids, stills and ceaseless seething
ever, never drink to drown
these currents to the oceanβs breathing…
To continue reading, you can purchase a copy of the anthology from Amazon:
I will be watching the launch of this particular mission with special interest. I am in esteemed company in the anthology: congratulations also to Kerfe Roig, Jane Dougherty and Michelle Beauchamp!
Ingrid
How wonderful! Congratulations!
(I must have missed or forgotten about this call. π)
I am sure you could have written something beautiful, Merril π
Thank you. π And congratulations, again!
Congratulations Inggrid
Thank you Mich π
How fabulous a launch as I so love the idea of poems on the moon! π Congratulations, Ingrid. βοΈ
Thank you, Layla π
Wonderful & Congratulations!
Mine is ordered. π
Thank you Ken!
Congratulations, Ingrid.! π Great to know your beautiful thoughts and words are traveling to the moon! <3
Thank you Cheryl π
I always thought your writing was out of this world, but now… ππ«π€©ππ
π thank you Tricia πππ
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Congratulations, Ingrid! What an honor to have your poem sent to the moon!!
Thank you, Liz – I am humbled!
You’re welcome, Ingrid!
Love this! What a cool project! The merging of scientific advancement and timeless soul. β¨π
Yes, itβs a lovely idea π
What an amazing achievement, Ingrind. I can’t imagine the joy of my poem going out of this atmosphere. Mmm… So encouraging indeed. Congratulations, my friend.
Thank you Lamittan π
You’re most welcome, Ingrid. π
How fun, and wonderful that is! Congratulations, Ingrid! πππ
Thank you Jeff π
Congratulations Ingrid. Your words are always gifts and now taking flight to the moon! So exciting! β£οΈ
Hooray! π
YAAAYYYβ£οΈ ππ
Congratulations! Going to the Moon sounds so exciting! On Wednesday, March 1st, I will be posting a review of your book, Archery in the UK, on my blog. I loved it!
Thank you so much, Dawn, how kind! π
I donβt know if you know this Ingrid, I just found out today. Our friend and fellow poet Glenn Butkus passed away last Friday the 17th. I will miss his bold ways. Rest in peace Glenn.π
Hi Rob, thank you for getting in touch. I found out from the dVerse team. Such sad news! His OLN readings were unforgettable π
Congratulations, Ingrid!
Thank you Susi π
You’re welcome, Ingrid!
Wow! So cool, both the poem and the concept.