[at-l] Poem "Hiking the Trail"

["bogey1" <bogey1@worldlynxyork.net>]

 Thanks for the poetry everyone.  Here's one I wrote to 
 the tune of Roger Miller's "King of the Road"
 Dedicated to Duster and Samson, friends, thru-hikers.  

HIKING THE TRAIL 

 Backpackin'  in the rain,
 Destination: Katahdin, Maine
 Old worn out boots and Pack
 I'm a hikin' Maniac.
 
 I walk....
 Twelve hours on roots and rocks,
 In polypro and smelly socks,
 I'm a forder of streams, by any means,
Hiking the trail.
 
 I sleep... 
 Anywhere I lay my head,
 In shelters, rocks or on a soft bed,
 Too tired to fuss anymore,
 Can't even hear myself snore...
 
  I know...
  Every hiker and all of their names,
  Friendships borne from Georgia to Maine,
  And every trail angel in every town,
  And all those who helped me when I was down. 

  I'm a..
  Different person than when I began 
  My life will ever be on a different plane
  My heart remains on a moutain high
  Where once I reached and touched the sky.

  Memories rush through me everyday
  Rosy rainbows light my way
  I'm basking in the afterglow of
  Hiking the trail.
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