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Safari

I'm limping in the Savanna
With my safari hat askew
I've never been to Africa before
So this experience is new
I can see an elephant in the distance, far, far away.
My legs have started to tremble,
I hope that's where that elephant will stay.
I get out my binoculars, hoping I look like a pro,
I dropped them in the dense grassland
And did not see them go,
I knelt on the ground to see if I could find
My binoculars as I did not want to leave them behind.
I looked for ages until my poor knees ached,
I soon ran away as I heard the slithering of a snake.
The snake moved fast, getting closer and closer to me.
I clasped my arms around an enormous tree.
The snake slid by with a look of disdain.
When overhead, I heard the motion of a plane.
I whipped off my jacket and waved it fervently.
Screaming at the top of my voice, please come and save me.
I could see the pilot wave, and much to my delight.
I would be safe before the dark of night.
Did I enjoy this experience?
The answer is NO
Home Sweet Home Safar is I want to go.

Copyright © Shirley Hawkins | Year Posted 2022

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Gershon Wolf Date: 5/31/2022 5:22:00 PM Who took the 'Safe' out of Safari anyway? lol. Enjoyed the poem, Shirley, even if the Safari was not quite as enjoyable... ~ gw Login to Reply Shirley Hawkins Date: 6/1/2022 9:27:00 PM So pleased you enjoyed my poem, Gershon. Thank you. Home is Safer as I want to go these days. Take care. Shirley

Harry Horsman Date: 5/28/2022 8:24:00 PM A painful experience it could have been also, Shirley, great poetry, hung on to every line, dont think i'll go either. Login to Reply Shirley Hawkins Date: 6/1/2022 9:32:00 PM Thank you very much, Harry. I think you are wise not to go if you are elderly (old) like me we wouldn't be able to run fast enough. I hope you are having a pleasant day. Take care. Shirley

Rico Leffanta Date: 5/27/2022 11:28:00 AM The "Viewmaster" holiday has always been popular! Enjoyed, Shirley (although the Captcha code is PEE)! Aloha! Login to Reply Shirley Hawkins Date: 5/27/2022 11:31:00 PM G'day Rico, I've bought some postcards to look at instead. And the Captcha was spot on, There aren't any toilets in the jungle, and the apparent options were all occupied by a variety of creatures!