Adventuresome Explorer
A boys dream of escape
From the heights of Mount Everest
To the depths of the Marianas Trench
I shall walk, run, climb, swim and dive
You cannot keep me on the bench!
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My life shall be lived for adventure
Not for me the timidity of a mouse
Suitcase and backpack packed and waiting
It’s time to step forth from this house
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I have rapelling gear, climbing pitons, gloves galore
Wet suit, oxygen tanks, rope, knife, and spearing gun
Shall I dive the ocean, hunt a tiger, spear a whale?
Or experience oxygen deprivation just for fun
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One last inventory, oh yes… don’t forget the food
Traps for bears, rods for fish, bandages just in case
I think I’m ready now… Time to hit the road
Just need to fix my hiking boots or I’ll go no place
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What’s that Mom? Dinner is ready?
Oh darn! Please, just one more round!
It took forever to raise all these levels!
Yes ma’am. Sorry. Come on silly old hound.
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Perhaps I should have called this one “A Millenial Adventure”
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About the Creator
Andrew C McDonald
Andrew McDonald was a 911 dispatcher for 30 yrs with a B.S. in Math (1985). He served as an Army officer 1985 to 1992, honorably exiting a captain.
https://www.amazon.com/Killing-Keys-Andrew-C-McDonald-ebook/dp/B07VM843XL?ref_=ast_author_dp
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Man, wish I could join on this adventure! Nice work!
Sorry for my love for dark humour but i laughed at this line, "Or experience oxygen deprivation just for fun" because it reminded me of the OceanGate submarine 🤣 Loved your poem!
Some small errors in this - e.g. Adeventurer? - but I liked the theme and drive of this one. Keep moving!