Roy Pett Poet Rhyme

The Charity Jump

Insanity enters my distorted simple mind
To raise funds for charity for some unknown,
Impulsive, heroic, death defying, maligned 
Save children or animals or even Sierra Leone 

mind can do anything, though body unwilling 
Something not to taxing, not energetic 
Ruled out running, climbing, and no swimming 
Beginning to feel a little pathetic,

Perhaps drive through the Sahara desert
Without knowing my destination no route,
Daft thoughts, my mind I need to reassert
Yes Jump out an airplane with a parachute.

I start training, how to fall to mother Earth
Without those possible leg injuries,
Begin to wonder what my life's worth
Could be my end, heavens inquiries,

Adrenaline flowing as entering airplane,
Over One thousand feet, ready, yet unwilling
No turning back, Am I brave, stupid, insane,
Will this end in sorrow or will it be thrilling,

Time has come I must jump, mind now blank,
I fall out legs kicking, wind rushing by, 
Ninety seconds to Earth, a jolt my heart sank,
canopy had opened, I'm not going to die.





( I ripped three ligaments in my right foot
When landing wrong, Doctor advised not
To do this again, though I would love to)

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Winged Warrior September 5, 2017 at 5:48 PM A free falling verse my friend...and maybe I'll join on the next time...in spirit that is lol...great write Roy...god bless...^WW^ Roy Pett September 6, 2017 at 2:55 AM Thank you so much for your very kind comment Winged Warrior, the descent was so pleasurable I would love to do it again, thanks again. :))

Elizabeth Kinch September 4, 2017 at 7:19 PM I'm envious, it's on my bucket list, although not torn ligaments! Congratulations Roy on a fabulous write. Roy Pett September 5, 2017 at 4:32 AM Thank you so much Elizabeth for your very kind comment, I found it to be most enjoyable experience until the ground hit me, might try wing walking next. :))

Andrea Dietrich September 4, 2017 at 6:37 PM and congrats for win. Roy Pett September 5, 2017 at 4:37 AM Thank you very much Andrea.

Andrea Dietrich September 4, 2017 at 6:36 PM wowowow, Roy, I LOVE This one. The ending is superb!!! FAVE! Roy Pett September 5, 2017 at 4:35 AM Thank you so much for your very kind comment Andrea, so pleased you liked this and feel honoured that you have awarded it a favourite of yours, I enjoyed the jump and writing the poem, thanks again for your support. :))

Joseph May September 4, 2017 at 9:27 AM A thrilling experience Roy..Congrats on your win Roy Pett September 4, 2017 at 12:51 PM Thank you very much for your very kind comment Joseph, loved every moment until I hit the ground, thanks again for your support. :))

Vijay Pandit September 4, 2017 at 6:52 AM Lovely story, Roy! Well written piece--a special man taking some risk for charity! Roy Pett September 4, 2017 at 7:04 AM Thank you very much Vijay, a most enjoyable experience until I hit the ground ouch!! Thanks again for your support much appreciated. :))

Cheryl Hoffman September 4, 2017 at 6:32 AM Captivating write Roy; glad your okay after charity jump!~Che :) Roy Pett September 4, 2017 at 6:46 AM Thank you so much for your very kind comment Cheryl, I forgot everything that I was taught about landing and it hurt, I would love to do it again though. :))