The long-drop
for Brandon & Ethan….holiday buddies Mahinepua, New Year 2014.
For every upside,
there is a downside.
The up –
water so clear
we see fishes
swim around our legs.
The down –
steep stairs to climb
to the outside toilet;
home to mosquitoes and spiders.
I flee back
down the stairs.
It’s smelly, there’s bugs,
I scream and cry.
Mum rushes to the bach,
into her bag she delves.
Bandana wrapped around my face.
“Cowboys overcome”, whispers Mum.
There is an upside,
for every downside.
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