Wednesday, January 15, 2014

Alien Armchair Adventure


Where are we? 
Friends, are you still with me?
We have somehow disappeared
 from the great big blogosphere!



Stay together!
Somebody, somewhere, 
must've punched in a code,
 or clicked a key,
that shot us into 
unknown territory!


 Okay, follow me...
 In the distance, to the left,
do you see?
What, I wonder, could that be?
Seems like some sort
 of port or secret airstrip
most likely for
 a saucer shaped spaceship!


 Look over there,
behind that sunburnt, brittle tree,
amid the rocky rubble and debris. 


Must be some kind of station,
or some sort of fort,
or maybe a hiding place
 for a Martian consort!


Shh! I hear footsteps...
They're coming from over there...


Yikes!
We have company!
Don't just stand there and stare!
Run as fast as you can and say a prayer!
 

 Look!
A man in a suit 
(and looking quite cute, to boot!),
is calling our names.
Might it be James?
As in Bond?!


 'Run to the fort 
and wait for transport!
I'll be back in a flash!',
he commanded,
 as he dashed down the hill.


We never saw him again.
Two seconds later,
in the blink of an eye,
we were back on earth
and he was lost to the sky.
 

So glad we bloggers
 stuck together!
Here's to more
 cyberspace adventures!

xo
Poppy 

42 comments:

  1. Oh Poppy, this was over the top:)) Love those photos....oh my! Your imagination soars my friend...thanks for taking me along...

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  2. What a fun post, Poppy! I will keep this in mind during our travels in Crete later this year and see where the boundaries of my imagination lie!

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  3. I was really intrigued by your story and your awesome photos Poppy! So much fun, thank you for treating us so excitingly!

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  4. What an adventure!! And such breathtaking landscapes. Bravo!!
    Cheers,
    Loi

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  5. Now _that_ is an interesting Subject Line! -clapping hands-

    And it was followed by a delightful post. Full of lovely photos, and whimsey, and imagination, and just plain fun.

    Thank you!

    Tessa~

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  6. That was fun! A little adventure to start out the day is a good thing!

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  7. It takes a very creative mind, to take some beautiful landscape shots, find hidden alien information in the views and write a science fiction based poem to encapsulate it all.
    Very creative indeed Poppy !

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  8. Gosh, I was getting a little worried! :) That was really fun, thanks for taking us along.

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  9. I was getting worried myself. At first I thought you were going to say someone hacked your site. At last all is well. :)

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  10. I wasn't sure at first where you were taking us at first, Poppy, and like the comment above, I thought something happened to your computer. So glad it was just a fun, sci fi adventure, with out-of-this-world photos!

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    1. Jennifer, Madonna and Amy,

      Didn't mean to create an Orson Welles 'War of the Worlds' chaotic reaction! Sorry for the confusion, but happy you 'pulled through' unharmed!;-)

      xo
      Poppy

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  11. Amazing scenery ... it really is out of this world! That first photo especially is so alien. Great commentary throughout this little adventure ... we didn't leave anyone behind did we?! ;)
    Wendy x

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  12. That was a fun adventure, Poppy. I love the photos of the views and the stone fort. Ones imagination could get carried away. :)

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  13. Your posts always make me smile! Thanks.

    Judy

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  14. Is this what Mars looks like?
    Very rocky, but very beautiful!

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  15. What a lovely blog you have! I so enjoyed my time here. I am your latest follower! God's peace be with you through the new year. :)

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  16. Such an adventure Poppy. Love the scenery, the snow- covered mountains and that strange looking artichoke look alike plant. You are surrounded with wonders.
    hope you have a good week.
    hugs,
    Aida

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  17. Poppy, you are so proficient in imagery and this story was so much fun! I'd love to run into James Bond, the latest and greatest one, of course!

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  18. That was such a great adventure!AriadnefromGreece!

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  19. I felt like I was right there with ya.
    thanks for the fun trip~

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  20. Loved this post. You're a talented writer and the pictures are amazing.

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  21. Do you know what the round structure is, Poppy?

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    1. Hi Karen,

      The round, stone structure is a mitato, used for protection against the elements when making cheese or tending to the herd. They can be seen all over the island, in higher, cooler altitudes.

      Poppy

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  22. I have always wanted to go on an outer space adventure and what a perfectly delightful crew and pilot we had! You always bring me joy!
    Happy Weekend Dear Friend~
    xo-
    Jemma

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  23. You are definitely in story telling mode which makes your post quite fun.

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  24. I like your poems and your photos. Great adventure!

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  25. You have such a whimsical spirit, Poppy! Love this post.

    xo
    Claudia

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  26. Thanks for the adventure, complete with visuals! The views were amazing. :-)

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  27. I'm running....trying to keep up and stay together! heehee! What fun...thanks for the adventure today my friend!

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  28. Well this was fun too.

    A vivid imagination + great photos + poetry and rhymes:
    that is what equals Poppy View Times :)

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  29. What an adventure, Poppy! You lead the way and we will follow. Love the beautiful scenery and gorgeous skies! A great post!

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  30. Ooh, thought I'd better let you know that I'm still here!

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  31. Well, if I'm ever lost in that alien landscape I hope I have you for a guide!

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  32. Okay Poppy ~ you had me hooked the minute I read alien. Beam my up Scotty!!

    Big Texas Hugs,
    Susan and Bentley

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  33. What an imagination, need to one day see all of these in print form...I would purchase a copy.

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  34. Fun! Here IS to more cyberspace adventures :-)
    Hugs,
    Wanda Ann @ Memories by the Mile

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  35. Wow, loved the adventure! How nice to find your blog and get in on the fun! Very captivating, indeed!
    Nancy

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  36. How funny! Thank you for sharing this at the Make it Pretty Monday party at The Dedicated House! Hope to see your prettiness again on Monday at the bash! Toodles, Kathryn @TheDedicatedHouse

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