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Vagabond

Quote: “Artist by nature, actor by instinct, poet by accident, and vagabond by choice”. --Don Blinding 

I am a vagabond of heart, destined to roam, 
My wandering soul finds solace far from home.  
On urban trails, my footsteps stray,  
And there, my friend, the tumbleweed, holds sway. 

Together, we tumble, roll, and meander,  
Through grasslands vast, our spirits meander. 
Deer and fawn pause, bewildered by our fate,  
As eagles hover above, in silent wait. 

With no destination to call our own,  
We tumble on, our journey unknown.
The tumbleweed, a companion true,  
In solitude's embrace, our bond we renew. 

A diaspora meets a diaspore, in chance's dance,  
Two wanderers united, by fate's circumstance.  
Thoughts of our origins linger in the air,  
As we scatter seeds of life and care. 

But soon, our paths must part,  
As you tumble on, I'll hold you in my heart.  
Wondering how our journey will end,  
In cold showers or hot ambers, our stories blend.
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La France Avatar
April 7, 2024 at 2:57 PM
Jay, congratulations on your win in my contest with this splendid poem, I like the quote too, hugs
Goldsmith Avatar
April 7, 2024 at 11:20 AM
Congratulations on your win. I enjoyed reading your wonderful "Vagabond" Rhyme write/story. Have a blessed day writing away...........
Baker Avatar
March 27, 2024 at 10:13 PM
A well told story of two, the vagabond and the tumbleweed, of one spirit. Wonderful poetry, Jay. I enjoyed reading your poetry today, my friend. Write On! Bill
George Avatar
March 27, 2024 at 9:32 PM
"A diaspora meets a diaspore, in chance's dance, Two wanderers united, by fate's circumstance." Great lines! The companion of the vagabond is tumbleweed. What a fantastic pairing! Enjoyed reading your poem. All the Best dear Jay.
Dietrich Avatar
March 27, 2024 at 3:41 PM
You really captured the essence of the word you were describing. Great job, Jay.
Edmonds  Avatar
March 27, 2024 at 10:35 AM
I enjoyed reading this very much Jay, uniquely created, the vagabond and tumbleweed make for a splendid adventurous friendship indeed… Beryl
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