Wanderlust

I don't just want to SEE, m'sieur

My soul, it needs to know.

My feet cannot stay quiet, love, 

Don't ask me not to go.

I want to have adventures - not

The ones we found in books.

The world is so much bigger than

Our comfort lets it look.

Adventures do not shine, madame,

They sometimes disappoint.

I know I cannot box things in 

Or make each hour count.

But ask me why those stations

That I still have yet to see

Call out in joyful chorus

As though they were family.

Don't leave me my exploring
Or turn your face in grief

This isn't just a phase, love,

It will not last a week.

I'm built to want adventures,

To see new things and taste.

I may for some things linger

And others leave in haste.

Please don't wait for postcards, 

And prop them near your bed.

When I leave for an adventure, love

Come join me there instead.

Much love,