I wrote this poem this afternoon. Why are we flying crewed helicopters above major cities, when lightweight drones could be remotely flown. Police helicopters don't put out fires, or convey medical emergencies. It is inevitable that air ambulances over remote areas are needed, but crewed police helicopters over major cities are not.
FALLEN
Falling sharply from the sky,
That wingless bird on patrol,
Then preying on those souls below.
No longer able to fly,
Dark silhouette and that hole,
Nine have died is what we know.
But why should anyone die?
Will this be the final toll?
What is left from this to show?
What can truly justify,
A wingless bird on patrol,
With thousands at rest below.
When lightweight drones do fly high,
Remote flight and with no soul,
And less risk to those below.
Roger Bennett
02 December 2013
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