TLS, one page, 8 x 10.5, NASA letterhead, stamp-dated June 9, 1969. Letter of thanks to a New Jersey woman who had sent Armstrong an original poem. In full: “Thank you very much for sending me a copy of your poem, ‘An Astronaut Earth-Gazing.’ Your thoughtfulness in sharing this with me is appreciated and I trust your interest in our activities will continue as the Apollo program progresses.” Accompanied by the aforementioned poem, “An Astronaut Earth-Gazing”, by Gaye Praml. Poem reads:
“Twinkle, twinkle little Earth
How I wonder what’s the worth
of travelling to this far-off climb
of craters, dust and endless time
True, I can fly quite weightlessly,
but there’s nothing on the moon to see!
Is there a creature hiding in a crevice
whom I might challenge to a game of tennis?
Old moon, please forgive this lonely poem
but would you mind if I went home?”
In fine condition. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RRAuction COA.
