Explorers
When the first man dipped his oar,
entering geographic lore
to journey out to some new shore,
he opened up a certain door
that has been open evermore—
that need for mankind to explore.
The current’s swell, the ocean’s roar
has entered into every pore
and permeated to the core
that man who is adventure’s whore.
Each journey craves a new encore.
Each return one leave-taking more.
When Viking wanderers of yore
set sail, their fortunes to restore,
and shield and sword to battle wore,
staying in place became a chore.
Mankind was meant to sail and soar.
The journey is what life is for.
For NaPoWiMo 2018, Day 3
The WordPress prompt word today is explore.
lifelessons - a blog by Judy Dykstra-Brown 
very nice poem
my own Day 3 poem was pretty peculiar but was reached via their prompt (so don’t blame me lol)
https://napowrimodreamingpath.wordpress.com/
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After saying I was incapable of a list poem, something very strange happened, the result being that I now do have a list poem! https://judydykstrabrown.com/2018/04/03/napowrimo-2018-day-3-list-poem/
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The journey is the best part of life!
Dwight
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Great poem, Judy.
I’m trying to write a bush ballad at the moment that I can use next year. Yep, it may take me that long, so I need words that rhyme with door. I’ll definitely put whore on my list. 🙂
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It is all yours!!
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🙂
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Love the photo…want to be out there on that boat so that I can explore! 🙂
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Couldn’t find any Vikings to photograph so this guy had to do!
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