Wanderlust

Thoughts on the need to be in motion

What is this restlessness at my core?

Keeping me stationary no more.

This yearning deep inside, a longing to again abide.

To follow the rolling waves so strong, a trickling brook as it ebbs along.

To and fro I go. Type a word. Walk away.

Room to room I roam waiting for the words to come.

Outside falling rain beats a rhythm on the roof

Whispering soft tales afar.

Is it East, West, North or South I will go.

Inside my mind unfurled shimming oasis.

Mountain tops so crisp and high, Desert plains warm and dry.

Ocean waves so deep and blue, Distant green fields rolling in the wind.

As I sit in the suns last warming glow.

Voices whisper deep inside, “Make haste, follow, leave this behind.”

The winds blow around my head, “Race with us across magnificent spaces.”

The birds arc through the sky, “It's time, It's time, fall is near, migrate with us, winter is near.”

So I sit and listen and watch and wait.

New days to come, places to see, people to meet.

Is it joy or sorrow this brings, the leaving of all known things.

Tomorrow we travel, you and I, following paths yet unknown.

Author's Note

Reviews

[Samuel Dickens]

I guess my need for travel got fed pretty good during those twenty years in the Navy, but I still get the itch sometimes. Since you asked for suggestions, how about "afar" instead of "sojourns." Instead of "places," perhaps "oases"?

[Norma M Sutton]

Thanks Sam. Those are perfect :)

[Arctic Fox]

I love to travel. As for poetry I am brutal and down to earth as a critic. The title is unique and refreshing. It flows, but the rhyme scheme is blotchy in some places. Goo mental images and vivid color in my mind. I give it a 95

[Alice_In_WhateverLand]

this is gorgeous :) I could feel you taking me away with your mind. i know that sounds strange, but its how i feel :) I like how you end the poem with patience, as in the end, that's all we need to have. thank you for sharing :)

[Coyote Poetry]

I have wanderlust till 8 years ago. I would travel 1500 miles on a four day weekend. I saw most of the world and the 48 connected states. Now old age and my grandchild made me content to show them the world. I like this poem.. Nothing better then a lot of time and a long highway. A excellent poem.
Coyote

[eccath]

This is an excelent piece here! You are a great poetry writer! Keep writing! ;)

[Sean Allen]

THis definately creates the feeling of movement and wanderlust is such a beautiful word! Keep up the good work.

Donn