Elements Of Kirk: Voices In The Sky

VOICES FROM THE SKY

Being a curator of Kites, I've really had my share;

The bigger the better, or so I thought, what it cost I didn't care.

So, in New Orleans on the Lakefront, the place was packed and thick;

All along the sea wall steps, only a few places left to pick!

I backed my van in to one last slot, the Marina was right there;

Could I fly this new 8 foot Kite...who knows, I was really up to the dare!

So, I began to assemble the Monster, took three guys to put it together;

The wind was coming from the south, couldn't ask for better weather...

Did I mention this Kite had speakers, JBL 12's on each side;

The Delta Kite was rainbow colored and bright...and boy was it wide!

And instead of rope as guy line, 16 gauge Monster cable in it's place;

Two hundred watts from a Fender head, turned head's from every face.

The launch out took only seconds, as it glide out over the water;

It took control immediately, didn't need any pull or starter...

As the 500 foot roll unspooled, tension tight, a 300 pound pull weight;

It was simply beautiful to watch, as other Kite's tried to mate.

As I reached the end of the spool, reached over and cranked up the amp;

Rolled up a Doobie, cracked a Bud, it was here we would make our camp!

"Stairway To Heaven" seemed appropriate, as it was jamming loud from above;

Everybody was looking and dancing, really showing some Love...

When suddenly a stunning Catalina Sailboat, with a length of 42;

Came out of the Marina, with a big tall mast, and a humongous sail of blue.

And before I had a chance to respond, it quickly caught my cable;

I fought to pull it over the mast, but I simply was not able.

In seconds the tension torqued, between the boat and my van;

Trying to do something creative, trying to devise a plan.

The Kite didn't give, as his mast fell down, the Owner started making an awful sound;

As his beautiful Schooner went off course, hit some rocks, and went aground!

Figuring I better cut my losses, with snips I cut the cord;

Piled into the van, as the Cops were coming, said a quick prayer to the Lord;

Did a nice long burn out oh so pretty, tweaking my Turbo Drive;

Had to ditch this party early, just trying to stay alive!

Well, the Cops never caught us, they say my Kite hit the water and sank;

The boat owner accused me of scheming an awful prank.

Obviously I didn't...a freak accident, that happened on the fly;

But, they'll always remember that day...when they heard The Voices In The Sky!

Kirk Carter

5/16/2016

Elements Of Kirk