Poem I

With hocked gems financing him
Our hero bravely defied all scornful laughter
That tried to prevent his scheme

Your eyes deceive he had said
An egg not a table
Correctly typifies this unexplored planet

Now three sturdy sisters sought proof
Forging along sometimes through calm vastness
Yet more often through turbulent peaks and valleys

Days became weeks
As many doubters spread
Fearful rumours about the edge

At last from nowhere
Welcoming winged creatures appeared
Signifying momentous success