A Fervor For Travelling

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November 30, 2023

The thought of traveling is inspiring to me. So many amazing countries I've read about. Places I've dreamed of visiting and long to see by plane, rail, or car. Whatever my chosen route. Excitement begins when my decision is made as to where I'll go, close to home or far away. Walking on a beach and watching the sunlight fade. Perhaps this winter, riding in a one horse sleigh. Planning the journey is always part of the fun. Whether I'll be daytripping in Scotland's heather or the Alps, my travelogue will be finely spun. When it's time to get away, I have no tether. I'll pack a bag on an impulse or merest whim. Destination not always chosen in advance. I've not thrown a dart at a map as a prelim, but wherever it lands, I'd find reason to dance.

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Michelle Faulkner

Date: 12/3/2023 4:29:00 PM

I am not quite brave enough to throw a dart at a map and then go, but I love your sense of adventure, and your uplifting last line, 'find a reason to dance,' makes me want to jump on a plane!

Abdullah Alhemaidy

Date: 11/30/2023 12:00:00 PM

I love travelling, very interesting to read poem about it :-) Nice poem!

Lin Lane
Date: 11/30/2023 12:43:00 PM

Thanks a lot, AA.

Tom Cunningham

Date: 11/30/2023 10:09:00 AM

Do it while you can Lin, I'm looking forward to doing more travelling next year and being able to walk unaided. Shame my trusty stick won't be coming, cars used to stop on main roads in Greece to let me cross the road. I felt like royalty lol. Tom

Lin Lane
Date: 11/30/2023 12:43:00 PM

You are a prince to me, Tom. You’ll be dancing over crosswalks on your next journey. I will heed your advice. Thank you.

Jay Narain

Date: 11/30/2023 9:34:00 AM

Nice to travel when you are healthy, Travelling with friends is always fu, Don't wait till retirement, do it as soo as possible.

Lin Lane
Date: 11/30/2023 12:29:00 PM

I go when I can, Jay. There’s so much to enjoy.

Jeff Connelly

Date: 11/30/2023 7:25:00 AM

Amen to the thoughts in this poem Lin. I've got two more continents to set foot on, but still so much to see in between. Thanks

Jeff Connelly
Date: 11/30/2023 3:39:00 PM

I'm glad I was able to help Lin. You must come to Antartica!!! Where else can you see Emperor Penguins ;)

Lin Lane
Date: 11/30/2023 7:46:00 AM

I have to give you credit for the impetus of something I'm passionate about, Jeff. I had no clue what I could write about with a passion that would be pg for this contest. Your mention of Amsterdam was what I chose, so thank you. I DO love traveling. Some day I hope to visit those places on my list. Thanks for your continued following. Antarctica is not on that list... if you really live there. ;-)