10 Epic Summer Adventures (in verse)

As per Valerie’s request*:

Four months only will fly by fast

I must act now these times won’t last

So here’s my list of things to do

Adventures of both old and new

First hike the Resurrection Trail

No matter wind, sleet, rain, or hail

Bird Creek Ridge and Crow Creek Pass

Before I must head back to class

Matanuska and Pioneer

And Lazy too, just for good cheer

And then of course Twin Peaks as well

For twice the fun as time will tell

A marathon does make the list

A simple race but with a twist

3:40 I must finish under

To run the Boston come next summer

I’ll sew a quilt before September

To stitch down memories and remember

Good times I’ve had and times I’ve shared

With family and friends who cared

Another feat to finish strong

To join in fellowship and song

Learn the guitar to play and sing

And worship Christ, our Lord and King

At Birchwood Camp I’ll volunteer

To be a counselor for campers there

As I once camped and found the Lord

I’ll return this time to lead others forward

So there’s my summer, at least the gist

To friends away, you will be missed

Please come and join me in the fun

It’s open now to everyone

*Ironically, I never rhymed peak or creek