High flight,

by John Gillespie Magee Jr.

An aviator express the angelic freedom of flight, so much so “And, while with silent lifting mind, I've trod The high untrespassed sanctity of space, Put out my hand… and touched the face of God.”

Genres: Poetry

Unknown Binding

Published January 1, 1942

Reviews

[Hunter Ross · Rating 5 out of 5]

Some poems much better than others, High Flight is one of the coolest poems I have read. The most impressive thing is how young he was and how tragic his death was (died in a Spitfire when 19). Imagine what the world lost? How many other works would he have completed?

[Andy Hickman · Rating 4 out of 5]

High Flight, by John Gillespie Magee Jr.
Well known and popular. Rightly so.
"Put out my hand, and touched the face of God." ****

[Emily Davies · Rating 5 out of 5]

Nice