VACATION ALASKA!

The day I decided to retire
My co-workers got together
To plan a retirement party
And send me even further!

They pooled their resources
And gave a trip to me -
I was going to Alaska
A son there to see!

Flying over the mountains
I could not believe my eyes -
For they were so beautiful;
Through the clouds did rise!

The plane set down in Fairbanks
And waiting there for me
Was my son and daughter-in-law
Smiling gleefully!

We panned for gold up there
Rainbow Mountain's icy streams
The views of Mount McKinley
Were beyond my wildest dreams!

The moose wandered all about,
They seemed not to have a care!
I looked and looked but never saw
That famous polar bear!

Time to leave came too soon
But I had my memories;
Flying back above the mountains
A sight to surely please!

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