THE HISTORY OF BRUCE by Joe McNinney

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		Date Added: September 26, 2008 17:09:20	Average Score: (Needs 2)
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THE HISTORY OF BRUCE

In 1492 Columbus sailed the ocean blue
knowing that the world had so much to explore
Stories say that he set sail with three ships
but new documents show that there were four

The Nina, the Pinta, the Santa Maria and the Espiranza
all set sail on a beautiful clear summer's day
The ships stayed together for most of the trip
but for some reason the Espiranza was led astray

Stormy seas and a broken compass separated the Espiranza
somehow the ship starting sailing due west
After months sailing lost, the crew started to lose it
and her captain, Bruce Dixon, was put to the test

Dixon tried his hardest to keep control
but the crew felt they were headed for certain doom
After sailing, lost for several months
their ship crashed on the Austalian shore of Broome

Not much is known of Austalian history
at least not until after the British had landed
Dixon still has his journal though
showing when the land's exploration expanded

How old is Bruce Dixon?
No one really knows for sure
There is a lot of history in his journal
dating back to the year 1464!

Author's Notes:

Best I can do on short notice Bruce. I know Broome is an actual place in Australia and so is Esperance, hence the fourth ships name I created for this piece. I hope you like it and again Happy Birthday, Joe

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	Comment By: Raymond Rat on February 11, 2009 06:11:21 AM	Report
	I always thought the ships which discovered Australia were the Bonza and the Beaut! Respond To This Comment

	Comment By: Leonard Wilson on October 24, 2008 06:36:35 PM	Report
	Woed has it that Bruce doesn't exist anymore.. :o)...This is a great little story, none the less...len Respond To This Comment

	Comment By: Paul on October 15, 2008 08:05:20 PM	Report
	LOL Paul Respond To This Comment

	Comment By: Mary Lou Allen on October 13, 2008 05:35:19 AM	Report
	Hahahaha! Well done. It's a nice birthday gift for a swell Aussie lad. ML Respond To This Comment

	Comment By: Keri on October 6, 2008 06:39:54 PM	Report
	Well, ya know it had to have taken him hundreds of years to perfect that boomerang toss. ^_^ ~Keri Respond To This Comment

	Comment By: Jennifer on October 1, 2008 09:01:57 PM	Report
	joe you did this nicely. this is clever jen Respond To This Comment

	Comment By: Angel on September 27, 2008 12:16:51 PM	Report
	Joe how interesting. You have been doing some studying I see. Brilliant Birthday wishes Love Angelxx Respond To This Comment

	Comment By: Glata on September 27, 2008 05:05:18 AM	Report
	LMAO! Joe, this is priceless! I'm going to hide my birthdate... Lord God, I don't think it will be safe to have it listed! (giggles) and yep...I, too, know his true age, and my lips are sealed, as well... Incredibly funny stuff here, Joe! You are one inventive man...And know what? I can't wait to see what Henry comes up with...sounds like he's got plans! Hugs and grins... Glata Respond To This Comment

	Comment By: Steve on September 27, 2008 12:53:04 AM	Report
	A gift for words Joe. Respond To This Comment

	Comment By: Henry M. on September 26, 2008 10:42:27 PM	Report
	Now your picking on Bruce??? Is there no end to your jabs and insults about people's age? I think you should take a minute and think about when the time comes for you to be old! ( Did I hear someone say he already is?) I am going to write something about you for when you become a drooling , doddering, arthritic old fool. It will be delivered to you on the day you turn 50! Then we'll see who gets to laugh last!!!!!!! LOL, very humorous write Joe. Henry Respond To This Comment

	Comment By: Gee on September 26, 2008 08:13:23 PM	Report
	Oh Joe! This is fun...COOL dedications. HAH! I know how old he really is..(A BIG SMILE...WINK).Hehehe... Joe, This is real BRILLIANT from you... I really enjoy this write... Well Done Joe... A BIG HUGS... Gee XXX Respond To This Comment

	Comment By: She Whispers on September 26, 2008 07:46:11 PM	Report
	Omg... Joe this is just such an awesome way to celebrate Bruces Birthday!! You got your friend really well I see he loves it. Great friends are such fun...aren't they?It is a good thing!! I have known Bruce now let me see .. many, many , many years Oh, Do I have to manys in this comment?? I know how old he really is...(Smiless Wink..wink but I would never betray him.. " You know how them Aussies are they will shoot you for being a spy " My telling lips are sealed!! HUgs my poetic friend...~ She Whispers Respond To This Comment

	Comment By: Cathy on September 26, 2008 07:18:08 PM	Report
	What a perfect story here I Love it. A fantastic birthday wish for Bruce such a delight to read your a genius ........Cathy Respond To This Comment

	Comment By: Lady Dragonwyck on September 26, 2008 05:21:19 PM	Report
	Joe: this is priceless!! Very original and you are so talented! A great birthday gift for our Awesome Aussie... Lady D Respond To This Comment

	Comment By: Wide Awake on September 26, 2008 05:19:06 PM	Report
	You outdid yourself here Joe! I loved the way you put this together...what an original approach! And WELL written Joe! Hugs, Pamela Respond To This Comment