Journey To Tranquility

Journey to Tranquility As I nestle into the seat of my Far from new mode of transport I steel myself for the journey ahead In my mind I plan out the route for this day I'm sure bumper to bumper was invented here There will be that slow crawl up the parkway This will turn into the raceway as we hit the expressway Where I let her go Road rage is the new adage So one must be aware not to stare or glare This gauntlet must be run to arrive alive Success here brings relief As we turn onto a highway of only two lanes Gains can be made though watch for deer Home after home turns into farm land As the lights of the city disappear Another left, then one more with pavement Becomes gravel for many a mile Don’t go too far there it is on the right A smile appears as it comes into sight The scurry of a fox across the driveway The chirp of birds as you exit the car The smell of a lake and its shore You are at the cottage and tranquility galore It is worth the drive every time. Andreas Simic©