Observe a traveler in a foreign land

        Observe a traveler
            in a foreign land.
            Each habit he tries on,
            each sight explores.
        As if it were his home
            he proudly stands
                when each new secret
                    in his heart he stores.
        But soon some flaw
            the traveler quickly spies.
        Bored with the new
            his restless heart will roam
        or worse,
            designed to change
                invade his eyes
            to make this land
                as perfect as his home.
   
        And I have roamed
            the counties of your soul.
            Your smile was warmth. 
            Your wisdom
                made me start.
            Proud of your deeds. 
            Prouder of your goals,
                I mapped your moods. 
                I searched your hidden heart.
        Please show me more. 
        Please put this heart to rest.
            Make me no exile. 
            Just a better guest.


 

Reviews

[Eileenws]

Interesting take on travelers and how people stand out when they are in place that is unfamiliar. The second stanza shows the traveler in a relationship. Nice job.