Sitting behind the wheel
My German chariot sliver and gleaming
Silence comes from the horses
Time for reflection as the waiting continues
Thoughts inspired by two novels
Death and travel stimulating the cranium
Longing for life
Dreaming of Scotland
Too long has it been
Meandering burns and roads synchronized in every turn
Hills begging to be looked at and climbed
Poor weather increasing fascination and appreciation
In a past decade
Splendor and beauty taken for granted
Traveling coast to coast
Rushing to be back in a city of industry
Missed opportunities
Now a heart felt anguish
Return to the roots of upbringing
The desire for travel to Scotland
The heather and its pungent bouquet
Smelling the delicate fresh air
Abundant scenery wetting the traveling taste buds
Friendliness and warmth like nowhere on earth
This leafy lane where I sit
Reminding me of the peace and tranquility
Highlands surrounded by sparkling blue waters
Forests filled with protected wildlife
My mind full of the past
Brought there as I think of the future
How life changed for my siblings and me
Six thousand miles away from my thoughts and my past.
