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I've Never

I’ve never climbed a mountain Or gone up in a balloon And if I never scuba dive, Well, that will be too soon. I’ve never rafted rapids, Para-sailed or water-skied And as for jumping off a cliff, I just don’t see the need. I’ve not trekked in the arctic Or safaried with a guide And if I said I wasn’t scared Of all these things, I lied. I marvel at adventurers; They’re made of stronger stuff. To read about or watch their exploits Is, to me, enough.

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Date: 1/28/2024 10:33:00 AM
I'll bet, though, Ilene, that your list of accomplishments would be far longer than this. I have water-skied, but all those other "exploits" I leave to action/adventure movies and TV shows.
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Date: 1/25/2024 8:25:00 AM
I can’t believe I’ve done some of these things…my husband was the adventurer. He brought me along. I’ve trekked over glaciers with crampons on (fit or not, keep quiet and keep going.) I’ve done snu ba and snorkeling, the Alaskan rapids (wasn’t going to go in the water), parasailed, ziplined over forest canopy, and my hubby jumped off a too high cliff.
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Date: 1/24/2024 8:43:00 PM
My sentiments as well, Ilene. Given the life I now have left, I wants to use it as best and as wisely as I can. Thank you for stopping by. / Maurice
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Date: 1/24/2024 8:21:00 PM
I've never met ilene b., but I know her through her poetry. ~ Staying Sane
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Date: 1/24/2024 2:44:00 PM
I have climbed a mountain and water skiied miserably. You are not missing out. The only way I would parachute is if they pushed me out of the plane
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Date: 1/24/2024 12:08:00 PM
I like this one a lot. I'd like to do some of those things, but I waited too long. I don't even have a passport yet. I guess you and I both have the adventure of writing. Thank you for this entertaining poem.
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