Poetry Friday: Make It Memorable

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It's Poetry Friday!  Today I thought it might be interesting to try to write a poem companion to my Slice of Life post: What Kind of Road Tripper Are You?  Today's roundup is hosted by Susan Bruck at Soul Blossom Living. Stop by to enjoy some poetry and/or leave a link. 









Make It Memorable 

Maybe you're a mapper:
months in advance
planning with precision,
path decided,
stops prepared,
places arranged.

Perhaps you're a chiller:
place predetermined,
savoring slow mornings,
days lazing by the water,
the goal -
rest and relaxation.

Maybe you're an explorer:
wandering,
willing to follow 
wherever the road may take you,
wondering what awaits,
ready for adventure.

No matter your preference
you will find pleasure
in the journey. 
Pack your suitcase,
find your road,
make it memorable. 

© Cathy L. Mere, 2021 











Comments

  1. Holly MuellerMarch 25, 2021 at 9:23 PM

    I love this! It makes me think you're preparing for retirement travels. :-) I'm somewhere in the middle of a mapper and a chiller. Can you be both? I love to plan, but I also love to relax!

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  2. CarolMarch 25, 2021 at 10:35 PM

    I love this! I think I'm somewhere between a chiller and an explorer! And I love that you are writing poetry in your retirement!

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  3. Linda BMarch 25, 2021 at 11:10 PM

    It's great, Cathy. I am ready to "be" any of those things if only we could find a way. I'm hoping for a great summer trip!

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  4. Carol VarsalonaMarch 26, 2021 at 12:34 AM

    Good to see you at Poetry Friday, Cathy. I am on a new life journey that was prearranged but oh so wish that I could be a chiller. The life move is a bit overwhelming now so a chiller lifestyle would take the edge off. Thanks for offering a poem to ponder.

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  5. Janice ScullyMarch 26, 2021 at 10:43 AM

    I'm ready for a road trip adventure, a safe one, soon! Thanks for your poem that got me wondering what sort of traveler I am, and a summer road trip.

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  6. Karen EastlundMarch 26, 2021 at 4:11 PM

    I'm a happy traveller, no matter the mode. Thank you for this lovely poem, I think I probably fit several of the descriptions, it seems to change with the passing of time and the situation.

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  7. RuthMarch 26, 2021 at 6:35 PM

    Fun! I don't know - I think I've fallen into all three categories at different times.

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  8. KayMarch 26, 2021 at 8:19 PM

    I enjoy a little bit of each of these.

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  9. Karen Edmisten March 27, 2021 at 11:07 AM

    What a fun poem! I think I've forgotten, in the last year, what kind of traveler I am. I'm looking forward to rediscovery! :)

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  10. mbhmaineMarch 27, 2021 at 5:31 PM

    What a great idea to let your slice inspire your poem. I love planning trips. To me, it adds to the anticipation. Hope we're all able to travel more in the near future.

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  11. skanny17March 27, 2021 at 5:33 PM

    Hi Cathy,
    Don't think we've met but I have been around Poetry Friday for a number of years but not much of late though I peek in now and then. However, I love it and miss it when I don't get to read all the great offerings. I enjoyed your poem a lot and think it really gets at the idea of how different styles play into traveling. My husband and I are Mutt and Jeff of the travel world. To him any journey has to be for a purpose. A being the operative word. I can't imagine going far away to see a friend and then not making a journey out of it exploring on the way and the way home. My parents took us on summer trips so I think it is ingrained in me. In the end we compromise on things, but I have to twist his arm. I was an elem teacher for years and years. Retired but still sub (not during Covid). I don't have a blog but I am a poet and poetry advocate.
    Janet Clare F.

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