All I need...

If I found myself on an island alone,

forced to survive on my own,

what would I bring?

I could bring a boat in hopes to leave,

but then what If I could not sail?

I could bring some water to help with thirst,

but what about when it runs out?

I need to think bigger, better, smarter!

If I found myself on an island alone,

forced to survive on my own,

what would I bring?

I could bring with me a person,

but what if they become ill?

I could bring a flame,

but what about when it is extinguished?

No, none of these are quite right,

think, think, think!

If I found myself on an island alone,

forced to survive on my own,

what would I bring?

I could bring a knife to help cut the trees,

but what about when it becomes dull?

I could bring a blanket to help keep me warm,

But what about when it becomes worn?

I cannot figure out an item I would need,

if I found myself on an island alone,

forced to survive on my own.

The reason why is quite clear,

the island sits in a world of water that I fear.

Never could I board a boat,

for the fear would grip me by the throat.

Never could I board a plane,

for my consciousness would wane.

So you see I would not find myself on an island alone

forced to survive on my own.

I would not find myself greatly in need,

of an item that would help me be freed.