Friday, July 15, 2011

Stormtrooper Gone Walkabout


Image by Ohmega1982 via freedigitalphoto.net

If you saw a stormtrooper walking down the street
(not on Halloween) would you think it was neat?
Would you wonder why he had gone walkabout?
Would you stop and ask questions to figure it out?

If you live in Australia you may encounter this scenario,
because one man is doing that to raise some dough.
He's walking all the way around the island in costume.
Twenty five miles at a time, the outback he'll consume.

Raising money for sick children with one wacky act
is impressive to me.  Yes, that's a fact.
Ryan French, thank you for inspiring this rhyme.
I hope your journey is a smile filled, memorable time.

© Rachel Hoyt 2011.  All rights reserved.
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29 comments:

  1. FatimaJuly 16, 2011 at 3:57 AM

    Hey since I do not live in Australia i do not know much about Ryan French.. but all I can say is he's doing a good job and that I could make out by your poem :)

    Beautiful poem..nice read!

    Take Care.

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  2. Marcoantonio Arellano (Nene)July 16, 2011 at 3:59 AM

    Thank you Rachel, thank you Mr French. You're an inspiration (both of you).

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  3. My0wn5aviorJuly 16, 2011 at 6:37 AM

    This puts a huge smile on my face! I am a huge Star Wars fan, I would give this dude a hug if I saw him.

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  4. Rachel HoytJuly 16, 2011 at 1:33 PM

    Thank you Fatima, nene & MyOwn5avior! I just thought the story was so cute that I HAD to write a rhyme about it. :)

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  5. UnknownJuly 16, 2011 at 7:07 PM

    I hadn't heard of the man, mind you i am locked away at the moment and don't get out much.

    thank you Rachel very cool..

    A

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  6. UnknownJuly 16, 2011 at 7:07 PM

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  7. BlogNosticsJuly 16, 2011 at 7:11 PM

    I shall grab my helmet and go for a walk methinks.

    BN

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  8. fantasy in practicalityJuly 16, 2011 at 7:48 PM

    Ryan french, you are a true inspiration to mankind. Rachel, it's great he inspired you and you wrote the poem to spread across the wise intention. loved your poem:))

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  9. Dangerous LindaJuly 17, 2011 at 12:54 AM

    You always come up with the coolest things to rhyme about -- nice job!

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  10. Rachel HoytJuly 17, 2011 at 11:07 AM

    @Alejandro - Woo hoo! I got to be the first to tell you about the stormtrooper in your hood! :)

    @BlogNostics - Stormtrooper solidarity! I like it. :)

    @fantacy in practicality - Glad you enjoyed the poem! Thanks for visiting. :)

    @Dangerous Linda - I'm glad you liked it (again)! I've got some good blog sources. :)

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  11. photos by janJuly 17, 2011 at 2:48 PM

    Love it. You always inspire a smile.

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  12. Rachel HoytJuly 17, 2011 at 7:33 PM

    @Jan - Thank you! We all need a little help to smile sometimes. :)

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  13. Chronicles of IllusionsJuly 17, 2011 at 11:04 PM

    What a great poem for a great act.

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  14. RimlyJuly 17, 2011 at 11:06 PM

    What a great tribute to Ryan French. The world is lucky to have people like him.

    http://rimlybezbaruah.blogspot.com/2011/07/lost.html

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  15. AnonymousJuly 17, 2011 at 11:51 PM

    Rachel, I liked it! It was real fine!

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  16. Jessica MJuly 18, 2011 at 6:21 AM

    Anything to help children is a good thing! Great post! I always learn new tidbits of facts and news here that I wouldn't have known otherwise if I hadn't visited.

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  17. Bec OwenJuly 18, 2011 at 9:09 AM

    Hi Rachel, I love this rhyme...the pic got my attention because I'm from Australia!

    Thanks for the smiles!

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  18. Rachel HoytJuly 18, 2011 at 11:08 AM

    @Jo - Thanks! I certainly thought it was a creative and noble act. :)

    @Rimly - I wish every day for more people like him. :)

    @Sea Green Natural - Thank you!

    @Jessica M - Thanks for visiting! I'm happy to bring you the less well known news. :)

    @Bec Owen - Ooh! I'm counting on you or Alejandro to take him a copy of the poem. :)

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  19. JIMJuly 18, 2011 at 11:21 AM

    What a great idea.. this man must be a pretty special person. Not sure how many miles but I wish him great luck and health. I started following you



    http://jpweddingphotograpy.blogspot.com/2011/07/how-i-photograph-silhouettes.html

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  20. Papercut DollJuly 18, 2011 at 12:32 PM

    When the inspired inspire - it's a beautiful thing - awesome for you to raise the awareness of it too. xx

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  21. Larry LewisJuly 18, 2011 at 1:29 PM

    Thank you for bringing this man, and his phenomenal actions to our attention. There are so many good people out there who will do everything in their power to support causes and other people. Let them be our inspiration, that each of us finds a cause to support, how much better will this world be. And i expect you to write a poem for each and everyone.

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  22. Rachel HoytJuly 19, 2011 at 5:54 AM

    @Jim - Ryan is definitely a special person. Oh and 25 miles x 5 days per week x half a year...

    @SJ - Inspration is meant to be passed along, no? :) xo

    @Larry - LOL. I tell you what, you get me the names and stories, I'll write the poems ad together we will make a book, ok? Done. :)

    @tbaoo - Perhaps you will see him on your travels! :)

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  23. Linda Bob Grifins Korbetis HallJuly 19, 2011 at 7:53 AM

    beautiful and playful.

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  24. Madeleine Begun KaneJuly 19, 2011 at 11:16 PM

    Cool news story-based poem!

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  25. Rachel HoytJuly 20, 2011 at 5:58 AM

    Thank you Jingle & Madeline. :)

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  26. nadiraJuly 30, 2011 at 11:23 AM

    That's very inspiring and it's so great that you put his work into rhyme.:-)Thanks for sharing.

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  27. Rachel HoytJuly 31, 2011 at 2:23 PM

    @nadira - I'm glad you were able to hear his story too. His quest is quite an inspired thing to do. :)

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  28. IsabelAugust 7, 2011 at 10:21 AM

    inspiring post. great man you speak of

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  29. Rachel HoytAugust 8, 2011 at 1:47 PM

    Thank you, Isabel! I definitely think he sounds like a great man. :)

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Rhyming or not, I would like a lot to hear the thoughts my words brought...

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