Drifter

Oh, to drift like a vagabond who is never missed 
to ride the careless waves of an uncharted sea
to set my compass to the winds of desires
and let daydreams guide me along the way. 

How I long to escape this present drudgery
and wander lonely backroads on a whim
abandon the grind, pursue unscripted adventures 
forsake these long, monotonous hours
and slide into delightful oblivion. 

Let me fly away from this cluttered madness 
and be a nameless vagabond 
with a faraway look and a careless smile 
roam the world, free from obligation 
happily unshackle my burdens
and cast them into the deepest sea. 







8/28/2021
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Lawrence Avatar
October 19, 2021 at 5:49 PM
Belated congratulations! Yes to be in the pocket of one such vagabond and roam freely ..without expectation..following whims of desire. So much to be said about the spontaneity of journeying the heart and soul and world this way. All the best, Susan :)
Kauffman Avatar
September 13, 2021 at 11:19 AM
Laura, congratulations on your win! Wonderful metaphoric write. Blessings to you.
Leiser Avatar
September 13, 2021 at 11:13 PM
Thank you, Sam! :)
Mitra Avatar
September 11, 2021 at 5:21 AM
This thing of a vagabond who has no baggage to carry is truly that exact feeling we want at times in our lives.... Lovely dear Laura :)
Leiser Avatar
September 11, 2021 at 12:59 PM
Thank you, Carol! Don’t we all! :)
Lawless Avatar
September 11, 2021 at 4:36 AM
OH YEAH!!! you have touched the "inner vagabond" that resides in us all with this wonderfully wistful vagabond dream.
Leiser Avatar
September 11, 2021 at 12:58 PM
Thank you, John. Happy you liked this one! :)
Agustin Avatar
September 11, 2021 at 12:04 AM
Wow! Congrats! Thanks for sharing your vagabond dreams, verily noteworthy, since I can relate... nonetheless, facing reality matters most, which we can "enjoy" by the grace of the Lord. God bless you.
Leiser Avatar
September 11, 2021 at 12:57 PM
Thank you, Beata! :)
Rose  Avatar
August 28, 2021 at 3:35 PM
May you be a vagabond with journeys and lanes that lead you home. Nicely written dear Laura, sending you winning wishes on the wings of Hope. :)
Leiser Avatar
August 28, 2021 at 6:44 PM
So great to hear from you again, Vie! Happy you enjoyed this one! Be blessed! :)
Leffanta Avatar
August 28, 2021 at 11:40 AM
Anywhere COVID-19 isn't!
Leiser Avatar
August 28, 2021 at 2:48 PM
True!
Faulkner Avatar
August 28, 2021 at 10:37 AM
don't we all want to escape the monotony, your verse is so expressive of the freedom of the road!
Leiser Avatar
August 28, 2021 at 11:05 AM
Thank you, Michelle. So happy you liked this! :)
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