F L U S H E D
Rhyme of the WRiver Rogue
ho works and plays on the river Lives to see it froth and foam, Its surface all shine and shiver Who calls whitewater home?
Te river-in-her-veins, sunshine-or-rain whitewater raft guide
Who has hands like a vice With fingers clever and strong, Who is ready to pay the price If ever he does something wrong?
Te brawny, tawny whitewater raft guide
Who can spot an effortless route With just a sidelong glance, Trough a narrow, rocky chute Where most wouldn’t stand a chance?
Te hawk-eyed, sharp-spied whitewater raft guide
Who cares not for the almighty buck And knows she will never be wealthy, Who would trade money for wisdom and luck Te privilege to live free and healthy?
Te salt-of-the-earth, knows-her-worth whitewater raft guide
Who is confident and knowing And comfortable with a crowd, Who looks to where he’s going And speaks his commands loud?
Te witty and wise, clear and concise whitewater raft guide
Who stares down waves 12 feet high And guides right through their surge, When all of the crew is safe and dry Who is last to emerge?
Te high-flying, death-defying whitewater raft guide
Who lives in that mythical place Where legends are born and truth is vague, Who wears a smile always ‘pon her face And breeds envy like the plague?
Te rule-breaking, epic-in-the-making whitewater raft guide
Who thinks he’s got it grand Tough he’ll never be rich? Tat bugger the rest of us brand “A lucky son-of-a-bitch!”
Te paper shack, never-look-back whitewater raft guide
Who has always a cozy home A place to put down roots When her feet can no longer roam Who will just kick off her boots?
NOT the ne’er-do-well, crazy-as-hell whitewater raft guide! —Virginia Marshall
Team Rapid, Hell or High Water Race,
Petawawa River PHOTO: ROBERT FAUBERT
46 Rapid summer 2010
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