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Sunday, May 9, 2010

STOWAWAY

For Writers Island 2010 #2


THE PNG JIB

Initially, I thought PNG
Rubber-stamped across my book
Meant goodbye to worldwide travel
On planes, trains and automobiles

But the ‘PNG Jib’ guarantees
A safe-passage exit route
A one-way voyage cargo pass
To Papua New Guinea

No ticket, no passport, no visa
But rest assured, travelling light
Under the cover of darkness
Is not as heavy as it seems

‘Baggage’ handled economy class
No upgrade available
Low profile, mile-high club members
Cater for your every need

If you’re Persona Non Grata
‘Stowaway’ doesn’t have to mean
Three months in the cargo hold
Of a cross-pacific ship

It’s not a course I’d recommend
And like other travellers tales
The PNG Jib ‘guarantee’
Is an old backpackers myth

10 comments:

  1. Interesting tale my friend. I would be sorta scared to travel that way :)

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  2. Life of the persona non grata seems like that of a refuge Great read

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  3. Thanks to:
    Thom; Just a backpackers myth...
    Marja; Only if you outstay your welcome.

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  4. Hi Stan, The PNG Jib, phew! Not heard about that one before... Spot on though as all Jib's have a mythical element, reminds me of the meat pie jib at Wembley.

    btw Nic's posted your book review on Without Boundaries

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  5. Learning through poetry. Adventurous! Never knew..

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  6. Stan,
    Good read. Interesting story.
    Pamela

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  7. interesting trip Stan....well done

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  8. Thanks to:
    Andy; Where there's will...
    Linda; Amazing how many claim to travel the world without relevant documents.
    Pamela; One of many I've heard.
    Wayne; Ask someone how they got there...

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  9. I wouldn't dare - but a jolly good read.

    Is "jib" an Americanism? To me it means a) a foresail b)to balk at something c) the long arm of a crane.

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  10. Thanks ViV; Jib is a method of gaining entry under false pretences.

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