Ronnie McGinn's Poetry Page

The recent announcement of the death Neil Armstrong sent shockwaves around the world.

Neil who took a giant leap for mankind when he became the first person to walk on the moon, not only performed a great historical service to his country but he delivered one for all humanity.

A very private man who will be forever remembered and his words "That's one small step for a man, one giant leap for mankind" will endure as one of the best known quotes in the English language

A few weeks ago Edward Broderick of Rockaway Beach, New York sent us his poem about two ladies in charge of a local senior center called "Angels on the Boulevard".

This time Ed presents us with a poem to set our minds in gear.

Man Shot

Totally innocent of any crime
It just must have been his time
For ages he witnessed us grow
From the Garden to the world we know
A man who smiled upon us all
Never judged or made a call

Brightened many a life
With a husband or wife
Lit and made clear
Things we did fear
Inspired many a song or a tune
We could whistle or croon

Two rockets fired to his face
What reason for this disgrace
The G-men say it had to be
Its progress for you and me
He will recover fairly soon

Lets all smile back at
The Man in the Moon

© Edward Broderick