My Bucket Lists a Little Pail

I suppose the usual suspects, 
should fill up this poem,
City of lights, ancient pyramids, 
colosseum in Rome,
To be honest I seen all these places, 
sitting playing the slots,
Yeah we’re talking Vegas baby, 
sin city, I’ve given it a shot,

Been up the Eiffel Tower, 
Bellagio fountains down below,
Viewing the Sistine chapel,
in Venice along the same road,
Look across main boulevard, 
I see Caesars palace all lit up,
Just outside on the strip, 
Elvis sings through a begging cup,

Passing the cosmopolitan, 
New York springs into view,
Must go by the crystals first, 
still looks sparkling new,
On second thoughts cross over, 
go shop the miracle mile,
Planet Hollywood rises above, 
looking a bit retro in style,

Outside it’s baking hot, 
have you felt that Nevada sun,
Cool vapour blows from
roadside bars, I do not shun,
Next day into the stratosphere, 
ride the big shot atop,
A thousand feet over Vegas, 
screaming will it ever stop,

Later up or down to freemont st. 
cannot tell I’m totally lost,
Craziest place I’ve ever seen, 
little sleazy by default,
So that’s my bucket list, 
everything’s now crossed off,
World under one roof, pretty sad, 
yeah well! go ahead and scoff. 

By
David Kavanagh 

What Have You Kicked Off 
On Your Bucket List Poetry Contest
08/11/2020
Sponsored by: Chantelle Anne Cooke
Copyright © | Year Posted 2020

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Allison Avatar
December 8, 2020 at 12:14 PM
the title alone would have garnered a win with me, what fabulous experiences david, congrats on your win:-) hugs jan xx
Kavanagh  Avatar
December 8, 2020 at 1:39 PM
Funny thing you say that about the title Jan, I thought it up before the poem, extremely rare for me, I’m delighted with the placement, I really enjoyed writing this one, cheers David
Seeker Avatar
December 5, 2020 at 7:33 PM
World explorer! Try a lazy cruise as well! Congrats David, on a superb write!
Kavanagh  Avatar
December 6, 2020 at 12:39 AM
Yes I would certainly like to blissfully cruise along the fjords of Norway, U.S. thanks so much for dropping by with congrats, cheers David
Flaherty Avatar
November 12, 2020 at 3:22 PM
Im still paying the intrest off the bucket . 7 Wonders Lucky 7 Jackpot
Kavanagh  Avatar
November 15, 2020 at 2:01 PM
Your dead right Christopher it’s so easy to get drawn into the slots so addictive, but when you have your wife and daughter with you, keeps your feet on the ground, hope you do get there you will absolutely love it cheers David
Flaherty Avatar
November 15, 2020 at 11:31 AM
One day , one day. Never been to Vegas on Sun City and i Absoloutely love it when someone beats the Bank. But more so doesn't fall trap to throwing it all back it in but Spends it on themeselves. Good on you Fella. That really is an actual win. You came you saw you conquered spent and shopped. Well done hope you enjoyed every single cent
Kavanagh  Avatar
November 13, 2020 at 4:34 AM
Heh heh you’ll have your day Christopher, We saved hard to hit Vegas but it’s a buzz, went into the aria casino with my wife and daughter she needed the loo, put $3 into a slot next thing lights up got $680 on first spin, took it straight out, we went shopping and spent the lot, what a day, cheers David
Ermine Avatar
November 12, 2020 at 2:44 AM
.... An absolute gem..! Starting with a hilarious title, it's little wonder your list is shrinking, David .... You've cruised spectacular Las Vegas, where glossy replicas surely outshine originals...! So funny, frank, the banter style is outstanding. A top Winner with Chantelle - I'll put money on it..!
Kavanagh  Avatar
November 12, 2020 at 2:45 PM
Don’t you dare bet on it Sigrid, taste is a peculiar trait on the soup, yeah I’ve been there a few times with the family, so we know the strip pretty well, but nothing prepares you for the stratosphere rides, I think I said before, sometimes the fantasy is better than reality, and Vegas provides it in spades, thank you for kind comments cheers David
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