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| Travel Light by Joel Robison |
In my visions I see change
a new path in the journey
preparing I pack a suitcase
leaving heavy burdens behind
my only wish is to
travel light
thinking what can I bring
that won't weigh me down
filling it with hopes & dreams
a bright bouquet
of wildflowers
wrapped in tissues of love
carrying summer sunlight
traveling to distant shores
who knows what is in store
who knows what is in store
on the path from here to there
whispering secrets into my soul
on the wings of a butterfly
fluttering in a
warm breeze
hidden sanctuary, new habitat
seeking sweet nectar in life
the journey leads me to you!
posted for Poetry Jam
posted for Poetry Jam
I do think sometimes we need to lighten our load as we walk the path of life, so your message is very apt, Truedessa. But no matter what else we take, we must not forget those hopes and dreams. This is really one of my favorite poems of yours! Thanks for 'jamming' with us!
ReplyDeleteMary, you were quick today and thank you for your kind words. It means a lot to have your support.
DeleteWe're always taking crap with us that we shouldn't. And when the journey leads to someone special, definitely time to dump the negative load.
ReplyDeleteAlex,
DeleteThat is true why do we constantly hold on to old baggage? I guess we need to find the nearest dumpster and lighten the load.
I can identify with your poem, Trudessa. If you travel to the right person, you soon find you can travel light. Material things just seem not to be important any more.
ReplyDeleteGabriella,
DeleteThat is true sometimes material things aren't as important as we think.
So sweet.
ReplyDeleteThank you and nice to see you again.
DeleteWe definitely need to shed what's weighing us down, for that hampers our ability to move forward. This can be a lesson to us all.
ReplyDeleteThat is true Keith a lesson we could all use in the journey.
Deletea wonderful path made of dream, hope and love leading to that hidden sanctuary...thanks for the post :)
ReplyDeleteThank you for visiting :)
DeleteFull of hope and wisdom....I love this Truedessa!
ReplyDeleteThank you Carrie..
DeleteI so love the idea of packing a suitcase and leaving heavy burdens behind. This is such a comforting piece, that evokes of a wonderful lightness of being ambience.
ReplyDeleteI think we all need to pack light as traveling will be easier. Thank you Wendy for traveling here.
DeleteForget the crap, send it to the dump. Follow a new map and enjoy it whether easy or it has a little bump.
ReplyDeleteIf we let go of the garbage more, we'd probably all be in a better place.
ah, that is very true traveling our ship of dreams into uncharted waters.
DeleteAll the way...
DeleteTo Bora Bay
Where Blue's a-waiting you
With a drink or two
i love new pathes to explore...and each one is different...and each opens our eyes to different things because what is required for them changes...and oft what we carry will keeep us from even taking those new pathers...i like that the discovery of them as being the destination in the end...
ReplyDeleteSometimes great thing can be found while exploring. Nice to see you here.
DeleteIt would be wonderful if we could just move to a great places and the change would meet all of needs and be the perfect sanctuary for every burden. Love your happy ending.
ReplyDeletePerhaps, we just need to figure out a way to lighten the load a bit each day as we find that place of heart.
Deletethinking what can I bring
ReplyDeletethat won't weigh me down
that is something to really think upon and find the heavy stuff to leave behind
I think we often carry to much with us making the road difficult to travel in life.
Deletethinking what can I bring
ReplyDeletethat won't weigh me down
that is something to really think upon and find the heavy stuff to leave behind
Thoughtful words to ponder twice..thank you...
DeleteBeautifully expressed with lovely word painting, and I love that last line!
ReplyDeleteThank you for enjoying the artwork..
DeleteA load as light as that.. What bliss - with only memories as our guide we can find a path to that shore where all is easy,
ReplyDeleteDrifting away on ship of dreams to far away shores where life is serene..a vision that would be lovely for all of us...
DeleteDeclutter...
ReplyDeleteWe have to do periodic introspection to remove 'weeds'.
Great poem, beautiful words :)
You are awesome !
hmm..interesting De-clutter is exactly what we need to do sometimes in life. Thank you for visiting.
DeleteWise yet sweet and delicate! Your tissue-light imagery fits so well. What a lovely response to the prompt!
ReplyDeleteThank you Mary Ann..I appreciate you kind words.
DeleteWe never know what's in store
ReplyDeleteSometimes too much, sometimes we want more
I pack my bags in a minute or two
Just one thing missing: my kangaroo shoe ;)
Howdy, stranger... how's life been treating you?
Howdy, stranger back..do you have your cowboy hat?
DeleteCowboy hat.... yes, Ma'am
DeleteNeed it like the wool on a lam
Let's do the clam
Or build a dam
You've gotten hold of a hat too
And I don't mean Hatt
Just between me an you
Life's like a bill that never seems to end
And when it does, we need a friend
Could do with one right now too
Unless when she's not blue
A friend to you is something I could do
Deleteas we all need a little help from a friend
a hand to hold until we reach the end
yeah, sometimes she is a bit blue
I'm afraid that may be "True"
I really love the way you pack, and the path you choose :-) This is so lovely and fun. Nice surprise at the ending too!
ReplyDeleteThank you Sara..
DeleteI have made a few "light" journeys in life and they have always been the best. Though my path did not lead to my love, my love was with me on the path.
ReplyDeleteHi Donna,
DeleteThanks for visiting, I enjoyed your note about walking the path together with your love. May it always be so..
Lovely images here. Thanks for posting at Poetry Jam.
ReplyDeleteHi Peggy,
DeleteThanks, I enjoyed the prompt.