Traveling With Deborah
These tears in my eyes come from missing you
No point in my trying to diminish their flow,
For they reappear with special memories
They persist in following me wherever I go.
How I remember our hours on the beach
Alone in beautiful exotic Antigua, just us two,
Snorkeling in crystal-clear waters of Montego
Flying out to see the pandas in San Diego Zoo.
Then, holding each other tight in ol’ San Juan
In Puerto Vallarta, while the mariachis played,
The long trip to distant Aruba with friends in tow
We talked of Costa Rica, wishing we’d stayed.
Holding my hand as Kilimanjaro came into view
The incredible days in Tanzania, making friends
I shall never forget visiting Anne Frank’s home
Strolling the streets of Amsterdam, Netherlands.
Other adventures, twice through New England
Our driving trip through England, Scotland, Wales,
Following the Lincoln Trail on our honeymoon,
Our time together is rich with travel tales.
Our last was a home trip on Amtrak’s finest
Around the country from coast to coast
You enjoyed it so much, although you were ill,
I think I’ll always cherish this train trip the most.
Written October 17, 2022
[In memory of Deborah, who took her
greatest journey on November 20, 2018]
Copyright ©
L Milton Hankins
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