Grandkid Poem

Dear George,

Here is a poem about our grandkids, L and V.  It’s hard to say whether this actually happened or whether it’s made up from alternative facts.

Love,

Dave

V and L’s Fantastic Adventure

L and V had just turned eight

They were nervous that life might get boring

They snuck out at midnight and boarded a ship

Prepared for some serious exploring

             

The ship ran into a raging storm

The children were tossed in the ocean

Over the waves V saw a White Whale

She beckoned with a friendly motion

The whale carried the children back to the shore

And deposited them right on the beach

L and V ran into the jungle

They ate coconuts and a peach

The jungle was filled with many different creatures

Hippos, giraffes, kangaroos

L made friends with an eight-foot lion

And V gave the zebras tattoos

Just then a band of pirates captured the kids

And locked them up tight in a tank

They were chained to the walls and hung upside down 

Mere hours till they’d walk the gangplank

But L figured out how to undo his chains

He undid his sister V’s too 

They snuck right out of that prison cell

And escaped without leaving a clue

On the jungle trail they heard loud snorting

A giant dragon breathing fire and smoke

V asked the dragon to be their friend

He grinned as he gave her a poke

The children jumped onto the dragon’s back

And they flew to the top of the mountain

There they discovered the ancient one 

Saying prayers at a mystical fountain

The ancient one told them secrets of life

And instructed them in potions and spells 

L read the future from a crystal ball

And V learned to ring magic bells

The dragon then flew them down to the beach

And soon they were back on a freighter

Three weeks at sea, they were home again

Their parents’ gift?  A pink alligator!