The Traveler

I took a journey down a dark road, And now I’m a traveler, exhausted. My heart, was unable to carry the load, And I nearly lost it! I was a traveler looking for an answer But all I found was heartache. I watched as Mother battled cancer And that was almost too much to take! I became lost a time or two, And found an old familiar trail. I had to escape the memory of you, For I felt I was living in hell! My travels took me to some dark places, And some people thought I would not survive. I’ve come to read expressions on faces, So, why be surprised that I’m still alive?! My journey often made me weary, But I still continued to roam. I maintained my spirituality, And soon traveled back home. I’ve learned a lot about myself And I learned so much of others. Love is more valuable than wealth And priceless is a hug from a mother!