The Adventures of Grover and Tylene: European Inspiration...the first installment

From Wheat Fields to Oil Wells...European Inspiriation!

While on tour I took time at the end of each city to write about the experiences while there. The meter of my poem changed as I went, so I will try to post each entry so that, as you read, there will be a sense of rhythm there.

From Kuwait to Ireland to Amsterdam

December it came, I knew that it would

I was getting quite ansy; would wait if I could.

But school let out and I guess so did I

When I got on a place to Ireland I'd fly.

I left on the 8th at the dawn's early morn

My big winter jacket I was glad to have worn.

For once I arrived at the Dublin Airport

I was in for a shock...nice, warm weather was short

I bundled up tight and I went on my way

Some visits with friends, well, they sure made my day.

Ireland's countryside...I saw quite a bit;

And within me the travel bug was officially lit.

From Ireland to London is where I went then;

And it rained and it rained, would it stop? Sure, but when?

Saturday's rain, it went on through the night

But some clear, rainless skies arrived in the light.

I went around London to see all the sights,

I sat on the top of a bus, yup, that's right.

I saw things like Big Ben...you know, that's the bell!

And I also saw bridges that I didn't know well.

Two days and two bus trips is all that I did

For quickly time flew and to stop it, no lid.

To London I'll travel way back there some time

Once I make more money; it costs quite a dime!

Then Monday, it started, the great Europe trip;

And to Amsterdam first is where I went to skip!

There I spent two nights, I'm alone in a room.

Maybe I'll learn to weave things on a loom!

Amsterdam's fun, well, it can be at least;

If you don't get consumed by the drug and sex beast.

I spent the first night on a walk about time

The Red Light District's sad, it makes not a great rhyme.

On day two I went first to see how to make Cheese.

Then Caesar, he made real wooden clogs, jeez!

It was very cool, right in front of my eyes;

And once shoes were done it was time for good-byes.

Next, to the city, the bus drove us in

And went on to Anne's house - there was no time to grin!

Her story's amazing, it sure touched my heart

I am glad to have shared in that history in part!

The last part of day one and day two of the trip;

Was a four course great dinner and some beer just to sip.

The night it did close with a late evening cruise;

I am certain that many had way too much booze.

Now tomorrow we'll leave and go onto Berlin

Though a lond ride ahead, there will be less chance to sin!

For things are more strict in the Germany land.

I hope there is snow and a great German band!