Kahlani Steele Poet Persona

EMBARKING ON A VOYAGE

I step onto my departure from the dock
to embark on a voyage of the amygdala.
Here lies a treasure trove of motion.

The gangway moves slowly,
no suitcases or fare stubs,
only our passports—
those little books of identity
that grant us entry.
Then we all separate into the chambers
of the left and right atriums.

We check in at the front desk
like a queue of traffic.
Murmurs from fellow passengers drown out
the gratuities,
as our steward paces the hallway
with a duty-free smile.

At last, we reach the bridge,
suspended between the bow and stern.
All my ‘what ifs’ and ‘buts’
rising up and thrown overboard
like drifting flotsam.

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Hilda Greenhough October 3, 2025 at 8:07 PM A little anxiety at the start of a voyage, but the awe of travel makes it worthwhile. I hope the passenger had a good time. It's a very entertaining verse. Kahlani Steele October 3, 2025 at 8:08 PM Thank you so much, Hilda. I appreciate your lovely comments.