Different Day, Same Place

When I was a young girl,

I would close my eyes when going for a ride out in my dad’s car

And I would imagine that I was someplace far away;

In the jungle, making friends with Tarzan and Jane

Or playing with the Lost Boys down in Neverland.

I always wanted to be an explorer.

 

But now, I have never ventured outside of my own country

My friends come home from New York and Spain every half term

Suitcases laden with souvenirs and memories.

I want to jump on the next plane out of here

But inside my mind is a feeling of fear

Because I am already lost in my comfort zone

What would happen if I got lost so far away from home?

Reviews

[Rayree Parker]

travel has taught me more than any school person parent or book in my life do your soul a favor trust in the universe and GO!!!!

[Anand Sehgal]

Age confines us , makes us more cautious and contemplative.A honest write :)

[May Flowers]

I liked it more and more with each rhyme!

[Epipsychologist]

This is nicely penned, especially thAt last line. It brings the rest home. "Buy the ticket, take the ride."

[annabellee]

yeah I can relate to that. well done :)

[Natalia]

Very good. I can understand where you are coming from.

[David Burke]

I can totally understand that very good piece :)

[Jordan]

It is a good poem... really liked it...

[Aaron the Baron]

I was having just this conversation with someone the other day, about fear, and dreams. Our dreams are the most important things we have and we cannot abandon them and must do something, just one thing everyday to work towards them, or we are not truly living. I also like the bit about Neverland :)

[Rose of many colours]

You wouldn't try it , it is exiting I have done it, I was in your position and look at me now, venturing out
call up a friend and do something about it. great write I love it..