Seven Bright Young Astronauts

With excitement we did watch you
As you took your flight to space
Sunshine bright blue skies above
We will never forget your face

Your families watching anxiously
Viewed by all the world to see
Prayers were said hugs were met
We all stood nervously

Emotions overwhelmed by all
As your shuttle lifted off that day
Millions clasped their hands together
In many languages they did pray

Seven bright young astronauts
Fulfilling at last their dreams
Soaring high above the earth
God's angels by all means

Thoughts would fill us all that day
Imagining what you would see
Seven bright young astronauts
About to make history

Accomplishing your mission
Many wondrous things you shared
Seven bright young astronauts
A family you were there

Americans watched proudly
Your shuttle speeding from a high
But excitement turned to tears that day
Flames bursting from the sky

Seven bright young astronauts
Families left in endless pain
Children wives mothers fathers
Never to see you again

A nation grieves your loss today
Your families in our prayers
You'll never be forgotten
As we cry these endless tears

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Aaronette Wagner Leahy