Worthwhile

Travel

Is the -

backache, headache, swollen knee, and heartburn worth it?

Scratched up, a little bit burned,

disheveled, disoriented, sleep deprived,

Taking time, taking a risk to go somewhere new,

May leave you battered, blistered and catching the flu.

Wandering around,

stuttering at strangers,

misplacing important papers,

Desperately in need of a two-hour… shower.

Last minute change of plans,

takes a toll, and does demand,

unworldly patience-

Sleep walking through the street,

bumps all over forgot the deet,

Assuming your traveling companions know which route to take,

can be a terrible mistake..

feathers get ruffled, at mention of walking further,

Why not take an Uber or a taxi? Instead of a bus/subway combo?

Mom and Dad conspire together because they know,

They will save at least thirty bucks, if we take public transportation,

Still, the trio holds it together, 

Regrouping amid lots and lots of coffee,

Dazed and confused,

Walking through the streets,

Supporting each other’s ideas,

Scrambling to the gate,

About five minutes too late,

Was it all worth it?

Could we have done better?

Maybe, … probably, but at least we stuck together.

Yes, and Yes,

And, that counts as a success!