The Traveller

To travel is a blessing.

A gift to see the world.

Each dawn a new experience.

An exciting challenge hurled.

They get to meet new people.

And learn new ways of life.

And don’t forget the amazing foods.

It’s hardly pain and strife!

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Yet the road too can be lonely.

The nights can be quite long.

And all the traveller really yearns.

Is a familiar voice to come along.

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They miss family and experiences.

Sports and shows and more.

And the clock while they are travelling.

Can’t pause when out the door.

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So yes it looks all glamorous.

And from afar the view is rad.

But inside airport lounges and hotels.

Lies a traveller often sad.

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But the traveller and their family.

Just accept and carry on.

The spouse and kids left back at home.

Know the travelling will not be long.

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They all accept the challenge.

With less help than yesterday.

And build a new resilience.

A deep strength in a special way.

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So when you see them packing.

Or lining up to board a plane.

Just spare a second for the traveller.

It’s a sacrifice they make again.

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Author D Smulders

2023_08_09