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Lost on the Yangtze

This poem is based on personal experience on the Yangtze River some years ago

By Christopher BeardPublished 5 months ago • 1 min read
Lost on the Yangtze
Photo by Brian Cyan on Unsplash

It all started when I put down my pack

Left it on the rack

Took a nap

Pulled into dock

Didn't check the clock

Understanding that lot took a lot

Walked around the block

Went for a snack

The boat was gone when I got back

Met a chap

Had a chat

Said his name was Dan

Came from Switzerland

We went via the dam

Stopped in the big town

Had a look around

Nothing to be found

Ended up at the wharf

To the security I had a talk

Told them about my luggage that was lost

They introduced me to their boss

At least there was no extra cost

Tried to find ways to agree

But eye to eye we did not see

This happened when I was lost on the Yangtze

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    Written by Christopher Beard