Tropical Island Experience
I awoke to find myself on a tropical island
Searched and searched, feared I was alone
Nothing but palm trees and scorching sand
Was not afraid, for I was adventure prone.
Made a shelter, put palm fronds o’er my head
Found a small pond, and the water was good
For without water I would soon be dead
I needed to search, find out what I could.
Mosquitos were the first to welcome me
Biting and nipping, they wanted to stay
So, I dug up some mud and oh so bravely
Covered all my skin to keep them away
Found some coconuts but couldn’t open one up
Broke some rocks ‘till I had a sharp device
After some muscle, I finally found some sup
Ate the flesh, drank the milk, it was nice!
But then came the runs, I needed some meat
So, I broke some bamboo and made a sharp spear
I could now fish, but they needed some heat
Hard rocks struck together, made sparks appear.
Piled up dried grasses and twigs made a fire
But there was no one to share my lonely island
And when my situation seemed the most dire
Along came a bird, my loneliness lightened.
Twas a colorful parrot, perched high in a tree
And out of his mouth came the sound of talking
At first I was so overwhelmed with great glee
To him it was language, to me just squawking!
Although not alone, I found food and shelter
I had survived just fine, conquered all my fear
And now I ask you, as I sit here and swelter…
Please tell me, what stupid jerk put me here?
1/10/2017
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