I like the dark,
The unseen, unknown, the scary,
Except for heights, that you can keep away from me.
I like mystery,
The clues, scenes, the possibilities,
Just not if they lead me to the top of a high rise building.
I like adventure,
Like Camping, kayaking, and hiking,
Just not too close to that cliff's edge, (trembling) I can see.
I like to travel,
By boat, car, or train,
Truth is, I even like planes....
Just don't tell me we're skydiving today.
*Decided to poke fun at myself for my fear of heights.*
Categories:
skydive, adventure, boat, car, dark,
Form: Rhyme
At 11,000 feet, open the door
Right hand, left hand, hold onto the frame
The skies spans forever, the wind does roar
Right foot out, left hand to the strut of the plane
Right hand next out, left foot on the step
Adrenaline flowing, try to slow your breath
Sliding hands further out, get a good grip
Relax, it's not like you're falling to your death
Feet off the step, you're a kite in the air
Push your arch, hold your position
Wait for instruction, jump master stare
He smiles and says GO! This is the mission
Hurdling down, hold your arch, keep your count
Stay symmetrical, now reach. Now pull!
Don't forget to take a look around
Your canopy flies, stay in control
You check up above, the slider is down
Reach up for your toggles to steer
Checking the wind, you spin slowly around
Up here in the silence, there's nothing to hear
You see the horizon, are one with the clouds
There's nothing quite like this, nothing so grand
First flying, now floating, you say aloud
I wish I would never have to land.
Categories:
skydive, adventure,
Form: Quatrain
Skydive
Engines roaring out
Lift off, up into the sky
Higher and higher
We go, jump out, soaring down
Thrust up, floating to the ground.
Categories:
skydive, adventure, sky,
Form: Tanka
There’s something to be said for shooting blanks
I get seven free tiles and my mind cranks
The word I choose is “Skydive”
Hoping to return alive
Just one of many wild-eyed pranks
Bucket list items have been on my mind
To lose at Scrabble games, I am resigned
Soar with birds and feel so free
But something’s approaching me
Scrabble police! When I land, I’ll be fined!
*Entry for Nancy’s “Scrabble” contest
October 28, 2011
Categories:
skydive, funny,
Form: Limerick