Don Johnson Poet Rhyme

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 May 13, 2011 at 8:54 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 May 13, 2011 at 8:21 PM This is way to awesome, Don. adding it to my faves,..p.d.

Don Johnson May 13, 2011 at 9:36 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 May 13, 2011 at 8:57 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 May 13, 2011 at 4:25 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 May 13, 2011 at 2:52 AM I've often heard of Australians playing and tormenting snakes. I like this little poem. It's fun.