ORLANDO'S ADVENTURES: VIII - DOWN THE OHIO

by Jackie Brooks 

They’re starting a new adventure

travelling down the mighty river,

and as they head off into the unknown

with excitement our friends are a’quiver.

Following Swampy’s little convoy

our friends paddle their own canoe,

both wondering what is in store

as they bid civilisation adieu.

Trailing one paw in the water

 Calli relaxes as they glide along,

she admires the tranquil scenery

and her heart sings a happy  song.

Toward the end of their very first day

they find an island and set up camp,

after dinner they sit round the fire

while Swampy spins yarns like a champ.

Next day from the opposite bank

Orlando hears a spine-chilling howl,

and it makes everyone nervous

to know there’s a wolf on the prowl.

The canoes set off once again

and the river is running fast,

the water becomes choppy and wild,

they have rapids ahead to get past.

The water swirls and eddies

as it rushes past huge boulders,

and the canoes toss about like corks

causing tired, aching shoulders.

 Calli clings on very tight

in terror her eyes open wide,

brave Orlando struggles to stay upright

but poor Omar is flung over the side.

Beneath foaming water he sinks,

then surfaces gasping for air,

Orlando hauls him aboard by his tail

trembling with shock from his scare.

Back into calm water they glide at last

and look for a camp for the night.

poor Omar needs time to recover

from the shock of his watery fright.

To be continued…..

Jackie S Brooks (c)

22 April 2006

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