A Yeti Showed Us the Way
As the sun came to set on that warm summer day
the fire began to crackle as each story began to play
dark clouds danced above as the full moon rose
a mysterious glow of intrigue as emotions hit highs and lows
it was my favorite spot for a camping retreat
a special get-a-way where all my friends would meet
as marshmallows swelled with the orange flare of fire
tails of frightening stories brought insecurities higher
with ominous cries shrieking from the forest around
we huddled in close circle with each mysterious sound
and then came my turn to tell a story of fright
a tale from my youth quickly came into sight
secretly I planned a creative little scheme
I would turn this dark moment into a shining sun beam
it was a time I was camping at the mere age of nine
when a creaking and gnawing sound came from a grove of knotty pine
as the shrilling sound grew louder from the endless deep brush
each person present was brought to a hush
as we scurried to our feet each grabbing a flashlight
to our wonder and amazement we saw quite a sight
staring us down at a stunning ten feet tall
a rancid smelling Yeti had summoned our call
with eyes of strange seduction his head swayed to one side
in a silent communication I felt in us he did confide
it became such a beautiful moment as he turned and quickly disappeared
a calming love engulfed each and nothing was feared
in awe we stood breathless
for his life's journey we could only guess
and in that very moment a realization came to light
a lesson of nature and it's precious insight
when the unknown met with fear pushes each away
stand strong in compassion and love will find a way
with smiles on each face and the fire turning grey
each tumbled into dreamland with hope for a new day
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Names Of Big Foot ( To Name A Few )
Xing Xing
Hibagon
batutut
Almas
Mapinguari
Sasquatch
Skookum
Yeren
Yeti
Copyright © Rick Parise | Year Posted 2011
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