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Meet Virginia’s Poets Special from The Poetry Society of Virginia John Hansen of Williamsburg began writing poetry in his early school years. Graduating from the Naval Academy in 1945, he began a long career as a carrier pilot in fighter/attack aircraft. He eventually commanded the aircraft carrier Franklin D. Roosevelt. Captain Hansen has published books of poetry, short stories, and a full-length novel. Where Eagles Soar High above our cherished soil two sentinel eagles stand, and survey all that moves below on this, our native land. A mated pair with lifelong bond, they symbolize our vow, committed to their common weal on freedom’s lofty bow. Some instinct draws them back each year to build upon their nest, and nourish yet another brood and put them to the test. Each eaglet taught to soar and hunt, in freedom on its own, yet, somehow, each is wise enough to honor what is shown. What merit, then, this cherished pair as icons of our land? Perhaps, in truth, it’s simply this: they know whereon they stand. For information about The Poetry Society of Virginia, go to www.poetrysocietyofvirginia.org, or write to: Poetry Society of Virginia, c/o Stuart Nottingham, 913 DeWolfe Dr., Alexandria, Virginia 22308. _______________________________________________ |
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