Birth of a Poet

(This poem explains why I started to write verses)


For thirty years I travelled and have seen most tourist places.
I 've seen some funny costumes and multi coloured faces.
I've seen the Southern Cross and I've seen the Northern Lights
I've even been to countries where they don't have any sights.

But I 've seen Niagara Falls and the beach at Waikiki.
I've crossed the Rocky Mountains and even tried to ski.
I've seen turtles at Masirah laying eggs in tiny caves.
I've seen the baby turtles as they scamper for the waves.

I've seen the crabs on Christmas Island digging in the sand.
Their fighting claws are awesome and they could nip off your hand.
I've spent time in Las Vegas where every one was hearty
And some girls I'd never seen before said would I like to Party.

I've water ski-ed in Canada, I've snorkelled out in Gan.
And though I'd like to claim I have, I haven't seen Japan.
I've had great times in Hong Kong..I even liked the smell.
I've spent time in the Congo where Baluba natives dwell.

In short I've been to places other people can't afford.
But when I think about it.. quite often I was bored.
And so I started writing poems to pass the time of day
But if you think they're rubbish then ..
just throw the things away !!

Harry Mitchell