Dear Editor:

As the sun arose that fine day

I knew John Glenn would soon be on his way

I saw the look in his kind face

As he thought about his journey into space

He was worried about his trip

And what would happen to his fine ship

He stood there looking at the Friendship 7

Knowing it would soon be roaring into heaven

Friendship 7 is a worthy ship

From its roaring engine to its shiny tip

As the ship went roaring into space

There was a look of hope in everyone’s face

The capsule had landed — they know not the exact place

But two fine ships to his rescue raced

The men on the ships had made a crowd

Because of this brave man they were so proud

And when he stepped upon the deck

The doctors and officers took him for a check

To see if this brave man was A-OK

The man that circled the earth three times in one day.

P.S. He was A-OK

Gary W. Patterson Sr.

Martins Ferry