I was asked by one of my friends and vice president of the Metro State history club, Ruthanne Johnson, to write a poem for the Tuskegee Airmen. After learning more about the Tuskegee airmen, I insisted on volunteering at the event. To me, these men are amazing and their fight for the right to fly is admirable.

Tuskegee Airmen

Tuskegee Airmen
Soaring through the sky
Eagles pride

Shots fly by the wings
Of the double engine planes
Whoosh, a dive

Whoosh to survive
Valor masked by a fight
For proof, for love of a country

Time has past, decades
The honor to the men
Is at long last placed,

Upon their breast
A symbol of acceptance
A symbol of strength

To fight and die
For a country which is theirs
A country in their hearts

They know is true
The integrity and
Passion for those who flew

To the Tuskegee Airmen
Soaring through the sky
Eagles pride

Airmen fly, equality

-- Patricia Vickery 2007

To read a second Tuskegee poem by Patricia, click here.