There’s an understandable mix—
a collection of feelings:

a burst of joy, a sigh of relief,
a pang of regret, a whisper of trepidation.

We go away, but then come to:
A return journey or a fresh start—perhaps both.

We may venture to a familiar place,
but that doesn’t mean we’re traveling in reverse.

The sands of time continue to trickle
at a pace we cannot regulate.

We move forward, we press on;
where we were then now reflected in who we are.

Travel doesn’t make us better or worse, just different.
How we share those changes is what marks our path.

What do we achieve if we keep our lives to ourselves?
There’s little to gain & so much to lose.

Disclose your discoveries, tell your tales.
Influence others by how you’ve been inspired.

You went away, but then you came home—
May your life be a beautiful representation of both.

8.8.2023 | SDG