Seeing the photo that Mr. Milne took of his "Flying Donkeys" I was so inspired that I hope you all enjoy this poem. Since I particularly love all winged creatures, I could not resist the thoughts. I pictured the legends of flying donkeys that I have read about. I keep Mr. Milne's picture in my note book for luck and a smile! And I wish Mr. and Mrs. Milne all the best with their precious donkey family. Respect and love - Jenny B.
Flight of the Donkey
Over the gate
And into the air
The Donkeys go flying
The wind in their hair,
They kick up their heels
And pose just right
Like hummingbirds paused
To a flower,
Donkeys catch the open air
In their flight.
Their heads not bowed down
To the land so green
But held forward and upwards
As they float the air stream.
I so want to believe
That the legends are true,
Muhammad flew with a Donkey
Circling lands that were new
Turning thoughts towards sacred
Wheels turning peace,
And Gonfaron's Donkey
Did not stumble and fall
But flew with the grace
Of fabled Pegasus with ease.
Let no one say that Donkeys can't fly!
They run with the clouds if they choose
To give chase
These acrobats of space will carry
You away on their backs
In a Donkey race!