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Aussie Roulette

Aussie Roulette 50 years ago we had a sport Of the deadly dangerous sort Fight a Tiger snake just one Quick as lightning in the sun Used just once a post hole shovel 6 foot long was the handle Running barefoot with the Tiger Banded black n brown, a gamble? Adrenaline ignites, terrifys!!! Up the handle 5 foot tries 3 strikes each the 5 foot bugger Deadly battle, won another Fang marks on the handle sit Near my hand where he had bit Don’t fight old Tiger he may win Stupidity it is a sin! Don Johnson Hindsight says don't play with snakes. My Tiger was launching 5 foot all his body at me, incredible because he was racing alongside me at the time.

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Caroline Cécile Delacroix

Date: 5/13/2011 8:54:00 PM

hehe! Boys will be boys I think :) Stupid is as stupid does, but it isn't a sin I don't think. :) Fun read, Don! Thanks for sharing the battle with tiger snake! I for one, would have freaked out. Love and light, Caroline.

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 5/13/2011 8:21:00 PM

This is way to awesome, Don. adding it to my faves,..p.d.

Don Johnson

Date: 5/13/2011 9:36:00 AM

In looking back on the fight its a nightmare where you may die if this 5 foot of muscular very quick snake lands a single hit. Really terrifying now....Don

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 5/13/2011 8:57:00 AM

Guess the Aussies are pretty brave to do battle with tigers, Don. Crocodile Dundee can probably confirm that. Fun poem. Best wishes, Carolyn

Linda-Marie Sweetheart

Date: 5/13/2011 4:25:00 AM

oh yes stupidity is a sin DON.. a great write this one luv.. interesting explanation of the game .. like Russian Roulette but more intricate ..an adrenaline rush for sure.. thankx for your sweet comments..it is awesome here .. luv..

Madeleine Mclaughlin

Date: 5/13/2011 2:52:00 AM

I've often heard of Australians playing and tormenting snakes. I like this little poem. It's fun.