Starhiker
Starhiker is my AP-name,
you wonder whence it really came?
This is the story, and it's true,
it is not taken from the blue.
I am a Star Trek fan by heart,
you understand whence came first part?
Hitch-Hiker's Guide was my first book,
and from it I then "hiker" took.
I never knew that it would fit,
like hand in glove it seemed to sit.
I am a Starhiker for good,
I walk the stars, misunderstood.
© Jim T. Henriksen
November 1st, 2005
Author notes
This poem is entered into artistinside 's contest "Your Name" as a prewrite.
Written November 1st, 2005
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A contest entry
- Your Name by artistinside.
450 points, ended May 14, 2006, 28 entries
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Hi, Shirley! Nah, I don't think Kirk would have let me aboard, as my alter ego is John Pike, descendant of Christopher Pike, the first captain of USS Enterprize. That is why John Pike has his own ship, as you will see in the poem named John Pike.
Thanks for the comment. Jim
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Starhiker.. a hike and a trek.. pretty much the same thing.. though somehow I can't see Cap'n Kirk stopping to let you on board the starship. I dunno about Picard though.. he seems a bit more easy going eh?
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Hi, Gennelle! Thanks for the comment, and the applause, I appreciate it alot! Jim
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Haha! Very cute! Yes, it does fit. Nicely done, Jim!
~Gen
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Hi, Cyber! Thanks alot, both for the comment, and the applause! I really appreciate it! Jim
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Well put I have trouble with English let alone any other language this explains the link in your name and a great picture to boot well done
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Hi, Rose! The contest this poem was in closed months ago, unfortunately I got no trophies for it.
Thanks for your nice comment on my autobiographic poem, and thank you for your heartwarming applaud! Jim
Edited on Jan 31, 2:12 p.m. because 'Duh! ...and thank you for your heartwarming comment!?!'.
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Very good work on self description. It can be hard to do. good luck in your contest.
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Hi, Shahrzad! Well, this picture is a bit newer than the one on John Pike. Glad you enjoyed the story of my AP-name... Thanks for your great comment! Jim
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I could see you there. Nice to meet you.
This is a sweet poem.I always wanted to know where did you get that name from.
Shahrzad
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No, don't be brief, I love long comments! Jim
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Hi, amateurpoetess! Thanks for your long, and very interesting comment! Live long and prosper! Jim
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Hi, timecube poet! Thanks for the comment, and the applause! Jim
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Hi, Navdeep! I am glad you like my poem explaining my AP-name! Thanks for whe wonderful comment, and the applause!
Jim
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What an explanation! Star-Trek? Nice choice. 
I like it too. Hitchiker's guide? No idea. 
But you certainly explained your name's origin in a remarkable way, Starhiker.
Keep writing.
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No, you didn't miss it, you commented on November 1st. Just View All, and you will see... But thanks for the comment, and the new applause. Jim
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oh here is one I missed?
how did that happen..lol..ty..lol, very nice star trek .. player.. wished you had the$ that flowed in to their ship huh? lol
I like this poem gives poets the insight to your enthusism..thank you for sharing ...love your Oldest sis..Linda
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Thank you, Sonata Dreamer! I am glad you liked it. I don't care if I win trophies or not, I am just glad I can share my work with you all. I use contests as inpiration, to write new poetry... Sometimes I enter a prewrite, but then I do it to see if others like my style... Thanks for letting me have the opertunity to explain why I call myself Starhiker. Jim
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Oooh, this was neat. I like your name; it's really unique. Your described it well in a great poem. Wonderful job, thank you for entering my contest
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Thanks, Udit! A tribute to myself? Nah, just a little explanation to all those who asked where I got the name Starhiker from, and didn't bother following the link to my webpage, where I explain it in detail. Thanks a lot for the comment, and the applause!! Jim
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AMAZING! AMAZING! AMAZING! Jim, this is SO GOOD! I loved it. An awesome tribute to yourself. Even I read hitch hikers guide....not the whole of it, but yes, I liked whatever part I read. I plan to finish it as soon as I can. Once again jim, a WONDERFUL poem. I applaud you!
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Thanks, -Fae! You show good taste when you ADORE Hitch-Hiker's Guide to the Galaxy.
Thanks for the comment, and the applause! Jim
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Only sci fi i ADORE is hitchhikers. Good taste
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LOL! A Star Trek quote! I love it! Thanks a million for this wonderful comment, captain splat! Let's just hope you don't make a rain dance, the victory dance can be hard to do with fingers and toes crossed... Jim
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Great
"Well, it's life Jim but not as we know it" surely these words were meant just for you...A great write, crossing toes, fingers and perfoming Indian victory dance as you are reading this, good luck. David. -
Thanks, sis! Figured you would like this one, Joyce! Love ya, sis! Thanks for the comment and the applause! Jim
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Thank you, SuB rOsA, for your comment, and your applause!
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Bravo!!! Bravo!!! Bravo!!!
Hey bro, Just got home and getting to all my messages now. I love this one. As we had talked about how you got your name it came as no surprise to me.
After all I am your sis.
You did an excellent job here, the rhyming and rhythm were perfect causing it to flow smoothly like hot butter on breakfast toast. Got ya there, no river to the sea. LOL
All in all this is a fantastic write from The Amazing Starhiker, and it certainly gets my applause as I'm standing and cheering you on bro. Best wishes in the contest. Love and blessings today and always, Joyce
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This is brillient..
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Thanks, morbidkitten... I appreciate your comment. Jim
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aww...thats really cute, i love the ending and it has great rhythm. i really like it! xo
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Thanks for your comment, Linda! Cross my toes to win the contest. Jim
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nice one here ..good rhythm and good flow, nice structure of the poem and ..wish you the best in the contest..Linda
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Thanks, Kitty! I am so glad that you like it. Yes, you should enter the contest, so that we can learn why you call yourself Bride Of Hate. Thanks for the comment, and applause! Jim
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Awww this is amazing! I really like this! I might enter! Keep it up!
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Thanks, Maria! I am glad you like it, and I cross my toes to win (need my fingers for writing )... Thanks for the comment, and for the applause! AP-daddy Jim
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Wow, this is so funny and fun to read!! I think u did a very good job with the rhyming, tis excellent.
And you won't need luck 4 the contest with this piece, you'll get the gold for sure. -
Thanks, Jess. Glad to enlighten you about where it came from. Thanks for the comment! Jim
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This is such a fantastic poem! It flows beautifully and i love it. I wondered where you got your name from.
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Thanks for the great comment, Storic! About the line you commented, this viking does walk. Walking is ofcourse a metaphore here... Thanks for the applause aswell! Jim
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good
Well going by this poem, my little offering, which is still in the making, was bang on target. The only exception is the last line:
"I walk the stars, misunderstood." - no Viking ever walked
Good poem though, flows pretty well and is self-explanatory. I shall applaud it - so there!
Edited on Nov 01, 8:29 because 'y oh y'.
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