DOWN BUT UP
As captain of a mighty bird, the cockpit was his home.
He safely carried thousands to wherever they would roam,
until, one soothing drink at end of day was by ten compounded.
When noticed by the FAA, he was forever grounded.
He won the war with alcohol and made all reparations.
Today, you’ll find him standing tall in the field of reservations.
Pat D’Amico is a regular contributor to Northwest Prime Time and a Washington resident.
The scan is a drawing by Pete D’Amico, Pat’s son.
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