The Journey

Swiftly flowing rivers
Going on their own adventures
Dare I spread my wings and fly?
Follow the pathways nature presents?
Dare I break free from my life
And go places I've never been?
New lands on foreign shores?
I long to break free from my comforts
Let go of all the things I own
Set sail on the river by my home
And go, go on this once in a lifetime trip
A trip to turn into the rest of my life
Yes, my wings ache to unfurl
As I stand on the shore and dream
I decide and open my wings wide
Yes! Yes! I leave behind my life
I lift off and follow the river
Making its way to somewhere
A place I've never been
I smile, my heart soars as I do
Life is exciting once again
And I am so glad, so very glad
That I chose to set myself free
And start on this new life
As I embark on this grand journey


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Reviews

[Aethereal]

This is a glorious poem of adventure. It inspired me to write this tiny gift poem for you which you may keep as your own.

River Goddess

Near her banks she calls for me
to engage my fantasy.
Bowing to her, I agree.
Life is nothing if not free.

Spread your wings my devotee.
Loose those chains that trouble thee.
Climb above the highest tree.
Journey with me to the sea.

[Tina Kline]

Thanks very much!!!!

[A. Amos]

This one is classic and simply epic, very beautiful concept and you portray very well

[Tina Kline]

thanks very much.

[A. Amos]

My pleasure

[Sean M. Addams]

Awesome job on this one. Like the detail in this alot .. very beautiful done.

[Tina Kline]

Thanks so very much!!

[Coyote Song]

I like the feel of freedom, just letting go and living for adventure this poem brings.
Well written too.

[Tina Kline]

Thanks so much.

[Star Wolf]

A trolly awesome poem. Nicely written. I love the sense of adventure that your words and descriptions pull us, the reader, into.

[Tina Kline]

Thank you very much.

[Black Cat Fever]

A really amazing poem, the idea of just going off on a grand adventure, leaving behind your life, what a grand one! Lots of us would be glad to do this....like go west young man!
A meowsome poem!!!

[Tina Kline]

Thanks very much!

[Wolf's Dark Song]

"Sigh" freedom is everything, it is our dream, our desire, but seldom do we take that risk.
Outstanding poem!

[Tina Kline]

Thanks very much/

[jacob erin-cilberto]

i love the idea of the freedom felt when taking risks...breaking down the barriers, letting ourselves journey into never explored lands...of body, of heart of soul.
and the more places we've never been, the more places to visit, and then the more memories we have.

risks are good.

[Tina Kline]

Thanks very much.