Robert Sidwell Poet Rhyme

Finding Fun On A Budget Part 3 - The Great Beef Jerky Ride

Not an amusement park in sight 
So, we headed to the mountains 
No bumper cars, roller coasters,
Spinning cups, or dancing fountains
We diligently searched
For something to stimulate our hype
At last we spotted a
Near perpendicular metal irrigation pipe
Without a pod, a seat, or even some grease
The tube had way too much drag
A quick search of our backpacks 
Revealed an empty beef jerky bag
I volunteered to go first and 
Attempt our unusual ride
The others cheered and stepped back 
To get a better look at our very long slide
I scrambled on the drain, carefully sat down … 
And shot off like a bullet
It hurt so bad when I landed
For a year, I could barely even sit on a toilet

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Silent One February 26, 2024 at 12:57 PM Oh dear...Great storytelling here . Robert Sidwell February 26, 2024 at 1:26 PM Thank you :-)

Ink Empress February 23, 2024 at 10:24 AM Oh no that sounds horrible im glad you are ok and safe. But ofcourse we look back at such experiences and laugh later, reminiscing. Youv described this story very well! Pleasure reading your work always. Robert Sidwell February 23, 2024 at 10:51 AM Thank you Empress! It admittedly won’t be winning a contest anytime soon lol. But, sometimes it’s fun just to throw these goofball poems out there :)

Victor Buhagiar February 22, 2024 at 11:42 AM Funny, comical and full of pleasure, except for the ending. Must be painful. Or is this fiction? :) Robert Sidwell February 23, 2024 at 9:32 AM Thank you! True story. Surprisingly, the ending, though painful, brings back fond memories. Sometimes, when my backside hurts I remember this story and smile.

Sam Kauffman February 21, 2024 at 11:12 AM Oh dear, Robert! Pain for a few moments of pleasure! Rats! Our giggles at your expense! Must have been a very painful ride home! Funny story told so well. Thank you for sharing! I especially like your series of poems that shares your family ingenuity - finding fun and making memories on a budget! In this case on the "seat" of learning! This is a lesson many need to learn especially with the current cost of living Blessings! Gratitude! Robert Sidwell February 22, 2024 at 9:28 AM Heh heh. I always enjoy a good pun :-). Thanks for your fun and gracious comments!

David Fisher February 19, 2024 at 4:12 PM That's a funny and quite original story, Robert. Seems like you really did it? Robert Sidwell February 20, 2024 at 9:47 AM Thank you! Yes, true story. My teenaged kids laughed at me for a very long time.