On the Launchpad
An EthereePreparing for takeoff! I fuel up
on determination so I can
blast past expectations and climb
skyward, higher and higher—
beyond the stratosphere—
to where earthly fears
won’t weigh me down.
Here I go—
THREE, TWO,
ONE …
on determination so I can
blast past expectations and climb
skyward, higher and higher—
beyond the stratosphere—
to where earthly fears
won’t weigh me down.
Here I go—
THREE, TWO,
ONE …
This poem is copyright (©) Carmela A. Martino 2025
About the Writer
Carmela A. Martino
Carmela is a poet, author, and writing teacher. Her poems and short stories have appeared in numerous magazines and anthologies, both in print and online. She is also the author of two novels: Rosa, Sola (Candlewick Press), for ages ten and up, and the YA historical Playing by Heart (Vinspire Publishing). In addition to playing with words, Carmela’s favorite pastimes include cooking, gardening, and hiking in the forest preserves near her suburban Chicago home. For more, see www.carmelamartino.com.
