Safety-Clutch
July 5, 2023Those Two
July 5, 2023On the Wedding of the Aeronaut
Aeronaut, you’re fairly caught,
Despite your bubble’s leaven: Out of the skies a lady’s eyes
Have brought you down to Heaven!
No more, no more you’ll freely soar
Above the grass and gravel: Henceforth you’ll walk–and she will chalk
The line that you’re to travel!
Ambrose Bierce
Ambrose Bierce (1842-1914) was an American writer and journalist who was also a poet. He was known for his use of satire and his exploration of the darker side of human nature in his poetry. Some of his famous works include "The Devil's Dictionary" and "Black Beetles in Amber."