Travelin’ Man


I have been here, I’ve been there,
over yonder up and down.
Been back home and been long gone,
been nowhere but been around.

I’ve traveled for a far piece,
just a hop, skip and a jump.
I climbed clear up to the top,
hit rock bottom with a thump.

I’ve journeyed and I’ve traversed,
arrived here and went that way.
Headed out, trekked, and jetted,
fixin’ to go there someday.

Went when the Spirit moved me,
only if the creek don’t rise.
I’ll head out your way sometime,
if I make it be surprised.

I’ve voyaged, gadded about,
tramped, stomped, and drifted around.
Been where the sun did not shine,
just the other side of town.

I’ve flown over the rainbow,
the other side of the track.
I’ve crossed against the traffic,
walked away and not looked back.

Always marched to my own drum,
I’ve strolled down the avenue.
Danced, pranced, and pirouetted,
I’ve had nothing left to lose.

Where I’m bound, where I’m going,
don’t ask me ‘cause I can’t tell.
Some say I’m bound for Heaven,
others swear it’s straight to Hell.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2024

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Baker Avatar
February 19, 2024 at 6:24 PM
A FAV for my list, Jerry. Very creative poetry, my friend. You worked in "Every which way but loose". LOL A fun and enjoyable read! It been fun to get back to posting and reading fine poetry like yours. A poet friend in Texas, Bill
Brotherton Avatar
February 19, 2024 at 8:11 PM
I am definitely glad to see you back, my friend. Thanks for the kind words and the fav. Have a great day, Bill.
One Avatar
February 19, 2024 at 12:42 PM
That is one hell of a journey, Jerry.. you take the reader on a real jo ride here... so nicely done..
Brotherton Avatar
February 19, 2024 at 8:08 PM
I appreciate your comment, Silent One. It's always better to have someone riding shotgun.
Slaughter Avatar
February 19, 2024 at 9:29 AM
That's quite an "itinerary", Jerry. I'm a bit surprised our travelin' paths haven't crossed somewhere along the line. Some of the places you cite seem fairly familiar to me.
Brotherton Avatar
February 19, 2024 at 8:07 PM
I think that was you that honked at me to move on down the road.
Buhagiar Avatar
February 18, 2024 at 10:47 PM
Great description of a roving salesman. The ending surprised me. I would never judge.
Greenhough Avatar
February 18, 2024 at 7:27 PM
This is a fantastic, rhyming poem. It has a buoyant sense of freedom. Well done
Brotherton Avatar
February 19, 2024 at 8:03 PM
I thank you Hilda for such wonderful words.
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