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A poor aviator lay dying: A pilot died in an accident in the summer. He contemplates his dismembered body and the parts of his machine in a humorous way.

Here's to the next man that dies: The author imagines his own death. He said he hoped that…

A vertical aerial photograph of Oslo. A vertical aerial photograph showing the central area of Oslo, Norway, with key features such as the Akerselva River, docks, and train station. The Akerselva River runs through the city, flowing into the Inner…

A poem written by Brian Walley telling the life story of him and his wife, Mair.

The author expresses his desire to live and his fearlessness of death. Rather than requesting a traditional burial, he asks for his ashes to be scattered on the wild hills he loves, avoiding rituals that would depressed those left behind.

A condolence poem to the mother of a Royal Air Force pilot. It records the pilot’s bravery, his personality, and deep love for his mother. Rather than sadness, the author encourages her to take pride in her son’s courage and the freedom he sought.

A poem captures the experiences of pilots and their deep connection with the sky. Flying is taken an a symbol of their yearning for life and deep awareness of their mortality.