Poetry. Akuna

Akuna.
Many months I have been waiting
A Sea Plane thrill for the taking
All four of us Tourist Volunteers
Are to have an experience to remember for many years
With the Akuna Company and their popular tours
Our day had arrived and excitement lures

One more slight hitch for our morning start
It was delayed to afternoon for us to depart
A brilliant day with storms predicted
We assembled near the plane, it’s size looked restricted
Climbing up the floats was quite a fete
Our friendly pilot’s persuasion, his humour was great

All strapped in, nerves a bit rife
Security checks done, motor bursts into life
Soon the seaplane taxied down the runway
Then a final blast, as it joined the airway
The motor gave a shudder as it banked towards the sea
Deep Blue Ocean, frothy white waves, so gentle and carefree

Many stately resorts framed by golden sands
It was a new experience to view something so grand
The coastal road snaked in and out, as far as the eyes could reach
Tourists as big as ants were relaxing on the beach
A sharp turn inland, Mount Coolum was there
In all it’s majestic charm for all of us to share

Now way in the distance, black clouds were rolling in
The sun was gone now, rain about to begin
It was getting darker; thunder roared, lightening could be seen
Now the patchwork of the sugarcane fields, a shade of emerald green
Some pockets of bush, small farms dot the land
Close to the coast with a rural stand

Rain was falling heavily in the hinterland
Our little plane banked towards the river and bushland
Angry dark clouds were closer now, with some very bright flashes
Our pilot, calm and unconcerned, for us afraid of clashes
A huge relief was overcome now the runway was in sight
Another clap of thunder and the sky was all-alight

The seaplane taxied to its hanger, rain steady now
Steamy heat from the tarmac brings sweat to the brow
A wonderful experience over and hopefully soon
Maroochy River will have the Sea Planes pontoon
Many thanks to the staff of Akuna Sea Plane
For the privilege to explore, and pleasant memories remain