For the YS of the Yakimaniacs
A Poem for the "YS of the Yaks that is stuck in the horribly flat Midwest."You were placed in the land of Goshen
that you might grow and flourish and become strong.
Soon you will be released from your bondage,
and from your servanthood you will be set free.
West you shall travel to the promised land,
but you will cross many rivers and plains.
High mountains, yea many high peaks you will climb,
deserts and valleys and plains! Deserts and valleys and plains!
You will be lonely and tired but not forgotten,
(road) weary you will be but falter you will not.
For Avalon awaits you with blossoms sweet,
and friends, little friends and the great milky way.
Beyond the Blackfoot and the Nez Perce you will fly,
even the fair land of Rohan will see you pass.
When you cross the great and wild river,
you will know your journey’s end is near. Tis near.
And you’ve come to Avalon–sweet land dear!–that home,
that place of waters clear.
Towering peaks will beckon and glaciers will call your name,
lifting your gaze from forest glade to kingdoms of snow.
posted by Yakimaniac at 10:37 PM
7 Comments:
Dear yb of the sc,
Are you ready to post a "guest poem" on our blog about the ys of the yb of the sc's upcoming journey home?
We'll be watching our inbox!
Mrs. Yak
A poem for the YS of Shilohman who is stuck in the horrible Upper Peninsula of Michigan.
Get a job!
A poem for the other YS of Shilohman who is also stuck in the horrible Upper Peninsula of Michigan.
You too!
I liked the poem very much. I also think it's time for another guest poem from the yb.
He's back from a week in your lovely state. He should be filled with inspiration and sea food.
And maybe (filled with) some Henry's too!
I have taken the challenge and created something akin to a poem, perhaps a short story with just enough clarity to appease the Johnny Walkers of this world.
If published by the PA it will evoke images of travel, music and favorite films and a small dose of car sickness. Be sure to have a bag or bucket near by when you read it and my hope for everyone will continue to be something special.
Before I go, I would like to put a special word in for "Newport Bay" seafood restaurants of Washington State. Great food, fine service and the perfect variety of just what you are looking for. I met with clients there on Wed., Thu. and Fri...by the end of the week I had covered clams, crab, snapper, halibut, salmon and shrimp.
You are so right. Newport Bay is one of our favorites as well.
We will post your guest poem right away. It's a pleasure to co-blog with you.
Mrs. Yak
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