My Trip On the Titanic
I’m here to tell you about the Titanic…
Back when we were wealthy and rich
We boarded the ship at Southampton
And took all our family jewels with us
To find a resting place in New York City
This was the plan but it never happened
Olivia, my wife, and I were both dancing together
Out on the main floor near the stairwell
It was a gorgeous day and one I’ll never forget
I remember the loud noise and the sound
Of rushing water, so we ran to the deck
To see what had happened
Then we saw the ship taking in water
Immediately we ran to the life boats
One was getting ready as we approached it
We got aboard the life boat and went down
We’re now in the water on a very small boat
And then I remembered all of our life’s jewels
Worth well over seven million dollars
Now we’re basically broke cause that’s where
All our money went, into buying each jewel
It was the easiest way to transport money
We were amazed at how fast the ship went down
And how few actually survived this occurrence
This terrible day will forever be with me
As I sit, remembering times of the lurid past
Thinking of how quickly we reacted
That saved our lives completely
We were rescued, but so many were not
I was grateful for our second chance at life
I believe we made the best of it
Trading in money for a rich full life
Great trade if you ask me…
Russell Sivey
Entrant into Tracie ~*~ Indigo Dreamweaver's "My heart will go on and on...." contest
3/28/2012
Copyright © Russell Sivey | Year Posted 2012
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