Terry Flood Poet Rhyme

Meet Me In Waitangi

The feud in our families vetoes our bond
We’re stood back to back for fear we’d abscond
They force you to walk, keep moving, don't stop
At gunpoint I’m ordered to walk ’til I drop
So each step we take is two further apart
But nothing will crush the intent in our heart
So walk, run or drive, take a boat or a plane
Just as I shall till I see you again
Someday our footprints will meet in the sand
And no man shall stay me from taking your hand
For twelve thousand miles will bring you to to me
And we’ll be together in Waitangi

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[Waitangi is in the Chatham Islands, New Zealand and
is very very nearly London’s antipode (opposite point on the globe).
London’s actual antipode is 800 km away in the Pacific Ocean
but meeting up in a couple of rubber dinghies seemed a little
Far fetched.]



2 May 2021
Contest: Footprints
Sponsor: Carolyn Derbyshire

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Carolyn Devonshire May 4, 2021 at 8:13 AM So creative, Terry! I love how you describe your journey to Waitangi and am impressed with your knowledge of geography. (On the antipode of the Bermuda Triangle is the Devil's Triangle in the Pacific with similar inexplicable disappearances.) There were many extraordinary poems in this contest. Congratulations on a well-deserved win! And thank you for supporting the contest. Hugs, Carolyn

Daniel Turner May 1, 2021 at 6:14 PM I loved the story and you carry a natural rhythm. Easy to read and easy to understand. Good luck Terry. I will try to remember to read more of your poems:) Terry Flood May 1, 2021 at 6:21 PM Thanks Daniel. I’m mostly pleased that you ‘got it’. Very pleased you liked it. Terry