How I despair of parenthood –
the dreaded package tour
designed to mingle sun and food
with things that should endure;
the strong desire to guide and teach
a cultured overlay,
blocked by their longing for a beach
and somewhere “cool” to play.
A rose-red city half as old
as time, my final bet –
what’s this, it gives them more delight
than any visit yet?
Don’t speak too soon, they holler “Mom!”
to honour Burgon’s bones?
No way – here is what makes them grin…
“It’s Indiana Jones!”
They run to find the Holy Grail,
in every nook they peek.
I sip a silent lemonade,
and slip into the Siq.
Author notes
photo from indyfan.com , I think
In a list
A contest entry
- Petra -- that "rose-red city half as old as time" by ea.
600 points, ended August 28, 2007, 15 entries
Silver trophy winner
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest
Comments
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Yep! I'm an Indiana Dude Too!
Whimsy never sounded so sweet, and as a story teller you're as astounding as Petra!
Congrats to you!
your barm-pot
Tangle -
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"We named the DOG 'Indiana'!" Thank you for that assessment of my story-telling, Tangle.
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This is a very funny take on the contest theme and though I didn't realize Petra set the stage for Indiana Jones, I must say, you are right on the money on how much kids can enjoy the real thing like this. I really get a tremendous kick out of this write. Well done indeed.
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Yep! It's good ol' Indiana!!!
I bet you're a Sean Connery fan too! (not because he wears those kilts either - I know - I know!)
You rhymes are wonderful as always and I was truly taken by your wit again!
Good Luck to you in the contest!
your barm-pot,
Tangle
I did - I did mean fan!!! Thanks for the correction!
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I think you mean "fan", you barm pot.
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Historically hysterical! Another wonderful poem from your freely flowing pen of many splendors- and a few bits of silliness as well. Best of luck in the contest with this marvelous piece.
David Michaels
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You make the horror of a vacation look like fun!
Also, it sounds very smart, which is how you do things, always! 
Loved reading this! 
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Ah more history from the queen of history herself. The city of Rekem in Mount Seir can't even hold the interest of children who want to play. This is exactly what a mom would do, simply give up, sit and drink lemonade and enjoy the fact that she's there away from home and watch the children play. This is delightful.
Love,
Amera ♥
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I'm glad you like this little piece of nonsense.
(Suddenly I'm the queen of history... how wonderful )
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