And So, He Goes
(for our traveling friend, George)
Can there be
any better place
than just around the bend?
Goodbye once again
His car crammed with stuff,
fairly brimming with
all the absolute necessities
plus a few luxuries- an old quilt
to nestle in, dreamgazing
Sojourning toward Someday
Will it end, this road,
this exquisite journey?
Or will he fall
Touch down softly
where peace and love are waiting?
Where he feels
alive, vital at last
At present, tense – but future…
Don’t give up on
these outrageous dreams
of belonging somewhere as unique as you are
© 2012 Amy Barlow Liberatore/Sharp Little Pencil
For Three Word Wednesday (Fall, Absolute, Nestle), and posted at The Poetry Pantry, Poets United.
Our friend George (buddy since high school) has been traveling for so long, it’s almost a game, like Where’s Waldo? Where in the World is George Sandiego? He’s on the type of quest we all dream of making, once we’re of an age and a mindset to understand the meaning of the Taj Mahal while standing in front of it. He’s taking his time, keeping in touch, and Lex and I pray for him always, as he figures out this grand scheme, this labyrinth of possibility we blithely refer to as Life.
Sharp Little Pencil 
Debbie
I loved that ending , Amy! So glad George has you for a friend!
Roger Green
Nice sentiment.
nico
May we all “touch down softly / where peace and love are waiting.” I also like the clever sixth stanza: “present, tense–but future.” Great work throughout!
lmkazmierczak
Passin thru, it’s what we do, touchstoning, never owning, friendships are the true trips♫♪
SaraV
Amy, thank you for your wonderful comments on my blog-delighted to have found another bond with you:-) wanderlust has always baffled me, I’m a roots kind of person. We all have to find our way. Love and prayers to George.
jcosmonewbery
You used your three words well! George should be happy too.
El Guapo
Wow. Printed this one out.
kaykuala
George is certainly enjoying life to the fullest. One envies the freedom that he enjoys. Nicely Amy!
Hank
on thehomefrontandbeyond
love the word dreamgazing – we need this word
Sherry Blue Sky
Oh I love this poem – and dream about the kind of journey he is making, lucky man! Beautiful, Amy.
Jae Rose
In this case to fall seems like a fitting and positive end to a life of adventuring..I admire the courage it must take to not belong in a fixed place..jae
Harry Nicholson
After reading your verses I feel like kicking off these carpet slippers and joining him before the Taj..
Bodhirose
I know the journey of self-discovery is never all fun and easy…but somehow his particular path sounds so free…I’m in awe of people like George…
Kim Nelson
To have a friend like George is a gift. Some vicarious travel and appreciation for a life we would not choose, but love to hear about. Lucky you , Lex… and George
Gemma Wiseman
This poem could almost be a portrait of my son who is currently biking the Andes in South America. He won’t be returning home to Australia till Christmas!
Jotter Girl
What a nice homage to your friend. Love the ending.
Jack
“At present, tense – but future…”
A grammar wink…well played.
I move a lot. I’m that friend. Also, that line about belonging…it made me wonder: Do we belong to places or do places belong to us?
Rashmi
Beautiful poem…
Rosemary Nissen-Wade (@SnakyPoet)
Love poem and also your background story. 🙂
Sheilagh Lee
too true you should never give up on that dream
oldegg
Why not spend your life traveling? Each of us has a chance in making the right decision, who knows his might be spot on.