Michal Marie and her husband Johaan,

made up a party with one other,

A visiting friend of Michal from overseas,

all wanted to climb the mountain together……

It was arranged through a travel agency,

Kong would be the guide and the best,

Maria had to stay home and rest,

she was well along into her pregnancy……

Their excitment they couldnt hide,

Their visitor showed alot of interest in Kong,

she was happy to walk by his side,

kept tell him he looked so strong……

The party set off bright and early,

it was in the late autumn,

all were in good spirits and happy,

though the weather was a little glum……

They would take the usual route,

with all precautions and normal procedures,

Kong led as he should,

along the way pointed out certain features……

He wanted Marie next to him,

followed by her husband,

then the visiting friend,

in between the two men……

The climb went as planned,

soon all would be on the summit,

had their drinks and food from cans,

Kong proved to be such a hit……

Everyone was happy and singing songs,

took photo’s of each other’s smile’s,

The visitor wanted one of her kissing Kong,

Kong said no I’m here only to guide……

Then Michal asked if they could descend,

down the west side where he’d never been,

Kong was hesitant due to the gear,

but Michal insisted and questioned his fears……

Kong knew Michal was an experienced climber,

knew the strength of Marie and Johaan,

but wasn’t sure about the visiting new comer,

but Michal vouched for his woman…….

Kong agreed and left some of the gear,

as its steeper and in some places just sheer,

emphasised to ensure the spikes held fast,

and stay together until we’re clear…….

They descended according to plan,

here was such an excillerating sight,

nothing could compare it in the land,

the visitor said this was worth the flight……

Kong had been here many times,

sometimes he would hang and just sleep here,

but today he felt a slight fear,

something wasn’t rhyming…..

Then he saw a lone hawk soaring the sky,

tears filled Kongs eyes,

as they heard the hawk’s lamenting cry,

he knew someone must die,

Then suddenly it happen,

a spike went flying then another,

the visitor fell onto the rocks below,

she laid dying in the snow……

Kong realised he forgot to pray,

to ask for strength for this day,

to acknowledge the mountain of love,

and give thanks to his God above……

He hung his head in shame,

knew the mountain could give and take,

no one else to blame,

more was to come from his mistake………..to be continued…………….