Awww! You just brought back wonderful memories of my super sweet pastor, who used to take our youth group on week long backpacking trips to the Sierra Nevada mountains. At night, we would build a campfire high up on a cliff, and gather around it, and he would recite this exact Robert Service poem, and many others. He had a flawless memory and theatrical flare for storytelling. Listening to your voice brought it all back; the big granite, gnarled trees, sky thick with stars, firelight on our faces, and wind in our hair.
Thanks for sharing, Jon. Well read, and a lovely gift for the holidays.
My Dad read this to me too
My father loved to recite this. Brings back memories.
Awww! You just brought back wonderful memories of my super sweet pastor, who used to take our youth group on week long backpacking trips to the Sierra Nevada mountains. At night, we would build a campfire high up on a cliff, and gather around it, and he would recite this exact Robert Service poem, and many others. He had a flawless memory and theatrical flare for storytelling. Listening to your voice brought it all back; the big granite, gnarled trees, sky thick with stars, firelight on our faces, and wind in our hair.
How fun! Thank you Jon! Happy season! Stay warm! Lol