With terrorist's, korean powers that be.
Earth quakes trembling the island home etc..
I at one time worked with kids far from homes
out of reach under protection of the state.
Young important poetic minds, artist's of special abilities. Realizing that if crap were to hit the fan immediate families would take presidance.
I had a plan...
It was better then the one in exsistance as it was not a real secure place along the waters edge. Earth quakes raise water levels. Pretty much knowing that if it was that bad no amount of money would keep employees from leaving to protect or rescue thier own.
I had a plan...
Having the back up of a logical woman of understanding importance on my list. The kids all knew I would come for them. With stock piles I still have. We would ride her direction. Then
go to the north where weather is as cold as the Alaskan coast. A large cabin away from cities of disease though everyone has a choice.
Others also knew to find a way to a certain location of educational safety a meeting point.
With extra help on my list there is a teacher and a nurse. Four adults with special abilities for young poets and minds.
Though all are grown and gone on now those who stay in touch know the plan is still in place.
Some even know surviving with me has better odds.
I've taught them how to fish and now shoot guns. (uh..ooh...) Haha....
One just called and teased while typing this that she shot a deer in high heels. haha kids jeez ...
The American way of staying tough teaching the young the ways of old. Gardening, fishing and hunting.
...And I would do whatever it takes to protect my artist's and poet's.
Author notes
I am ready for anything and at times I am considered a nut. But yah know? They all smile when they know I'm still here and ready. ..And the youngest poet is 11. Since she doesn't read me here I will tell a secret. This christmas it's a pellet rifle with a scope. 
A contest entry
- Survival by Rheea.
450 points, ended November 15, 2008, 3 entries
Silver trophy winner
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Comments
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I agree one must have a plan. Yours so concerned with children makes this come to life. God bless Brother This is so like you.


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Well-put
Your narrative reminded me of that song by Hank Williams Jr, A Country Boy Can Survive, which in turn reaffirms by belief that no enemy platoon would ever make it alive around a city block or be able to walk a country mile without getting fired upon with American gusto .




