My Journey.

Blizzards said the forecast.

And that is what we got.

Sleet and rain with gale force winds,

That night we got the lot..

But there was a journey,

That I just had to make.

No matter what the dangers were that I found in my wake.

There comes a time a man must show,

That he really is a man.

By striving to complete a task

That very few others can.

And so it was I found myself

Battling through the storm.

Leaving far behind me,

Where I was safe and warm.

Four score and ten years I'll have lived

If I last just two years longer.

But I know that I can do this thing,

And reach that place out yonder.

So on I press as best I can,

Though my breathing now is bad.

I must calm my mind and concentrate

On the happier times I've had.

At last I finally reach my goal

And hear those words that please.

"What is it we can get you Sir?

Fish chips and mushy peas?

[WheezyAnne]

Oh, that is brilliant, was thinking it might have been Pint of bitter please? Fish, chips and mushy peas appeal more to me too (though I am known to like the occasional 'alf of Taylor's Landlord).

[sassy59]

Excellent Don and hope you enjoyed your fish, chips and mushy peas. Xxxxx

[CELAT06]

Mmm, hopefully well worth the arduous journey, have it delivered next time ! X

[Hidden in reply to CELAT06]

🤣🤣 Love it! I write a literary masterpiece and what do I get? "Have it delivered next time." 😂😘

[CELAT06 in reply to Hidden]

Well you could write about the timing, delivery person and state of the meal !! There's no disputing it's a literary masterpiece, they all are !

[Magpuss]

Well done that man! Fish, chips, mushy peas and a glowing sense of achievement - you should get a medal🏅😊.

[Candyred]

I’d do anything for a chippy 😉.. huge hugs xx

[skischool]

What no bread and butter and a steaming mug of tea?

And if you ask real nicely the crackling will be free

Some folks like tartare sauce,but that's a bit too posh

When all you really want is a plate of common nosh

Ski's with a pastie in the oven if i can manage that walk to the kitchen. xx

[Corin1950]

Ha ha, Don, was surprised by the punch line. I've just arrived in Switzerland, visiting my son and granddaughter so no fish and chips for a while.

Keep rhyming

Best wishes

Corin

[Hacienda]

Another Great Rhyme Don, Bet they tasted The Best ever after all that puffing to get there. Nom Nom. xxx

[SquirrelsHolt]

Oh yes,I loved this one Mr.D.

[UHelga]

What dedication Don to battle the elements and get to your fish and chips, I’m in awe! A great rhyme too, as usual. Thank you! 🙏

[Caspiana]

Bravery beyond all bravery! Well done Don. xx 😊👍

[Pantani]

Brilliant Don, your odes are superb as are fish chips and mushy peas.👍

[pegbl]

Well done again young man, had me guessing right up to the punchline. My favourite fish, chips and mushy peas mmmmm

Xxx

[Dilly2]

I understand your story because every task I do becomes a battle but it must have been worth it

A meal fit for a King making me drool just the thought of it Yum

Take care you wàrrier

[megshafer]

Very good Don!! Mushy peas....

Give a cuddle to Midge,

Take care of you,

Meg

[Collie4]

So good. 😁

[Izb1]

Great poem Don , Ski's is right you are a master, had me laughing at the punch line and ooooh! would love fish, chips and mushy peas like they used to make, none of our chippy's use fat anymore and it just doesnt taste the same, hope you enjoyed them after such an effort x

[Lyd12]

Well done! Keep some in the freezer just in case its too much effort next time. M&S cod in batter is pretty good.

[MoyB]

You really had me going there, Don! I loved the ending!!! xx Moy

[watergazer]

Worth the effort!!

[Shirleyj]

😋😋😋xx

[Hidden]

Poetic mastery to rival the haute cuisine. Both faultless! 🍽 🍟☕🥇

[ScouseTaffy]

Oh Mr Rhymer, you are a tonic. MHS should prescribe you !!!

[Whitechinchilla]

You kept me in suspense right until the end😂😂😂

[Nicholatracy]

Excellent 🐞