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Rated: E · Poetry · History · #2256047
8/7/1974, Philippe Petit walked a high wire between the Twin Towers of World Trade Center
Between Twin Towers, he walked the line
over a thousand feet in the air
bowing at onlookers and passers-by
with a performer's stylish flair.

Eight trips he took within the hour
while performing this aerie feat
and once he descended from the towers
they arrested poor Philippe.


Written for: "EXPRESS IT IN EIGHT" 8/7/21
Prompt: On this day in 1974, high-wire artist Philippe Petit walked a high wire between the Twin Towers of the World Trade Center
Line Count: 8

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