We’re leaving for Ireland today.
We’ve planned it for months, I must say.
We’re traveling together
Like birds of a feather.
This trip is the longest away.
The packing was onerous
Each piece, a decision
The suitcase was generous
The additions, an admission
Of stuff we might need
The weather to heed
Our hats? The honest dread
Of them blowing off our heads!
Our shoes might get rained on
Our coats might get stained on
Our smiles will be trained on
Our wonder? Explained on!
Of course, Ireland’s pretty
And its people are gritty.
But we know they’re happy and hearty,
So, we’re coming to join their party.
To experience our fellow humans
To see the world anew
To expand our short horizons
We’ll keep traveling…
How about you?