Deserted Island


 

The boulder made a gaping hole in the bow

The vessel began taking on water fast

Passengers jumped into life rafts below

To those in the water a lifeline was cast


 

Most were saved, but some were lost forever

Non swimmers that couldn't stay afloat drowned

To be seen by loved ones, by anyone, never

Only by hungry, sharks could they be found


 

Afar off was seen land, was it inhabited or no?

They paddled toward it, excited, but afraid

Those that didn't make the life boats were in tow

Everyone, man, woman and child prayed


 

They finally made land in late afternoon

Wet, cold and tired, the white sand was welcome

Lying on it, resting, 'til the early moon

Shown in the sky. They all were shocked and numb


 

They lay there stunned 'til late morning light

Beginning to stir each one and look around

Decided to find food before the falling night

And searched every inch of the Island ground


 

Trees loaded with suculent fruit of every kind

Clear water to drink from a high water fall

They looked farther to see what they could find

And decided this Island could support them all


 

There was no human life in this wonderful place

Just monkeys, birds, insects and wild bees

They all decided this new home to embrace

It would give them all peace and ease

 

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