It is interesting to me how, when I wrote this nearly two years ago, I seemed more shortsighted regarding the journey I’d take in life simply because I didn’t go into greater depth describing a “next step.” Rather, I seemed to think that living in a tension of discomfort would be enough, and would lend itself to adventurous living. Now, mayhaps out of maturity, mayhaps out of living in the comfort I swore to disown, I see that simply sleeping beneath a tree with a pocketful of keys during a thunderstorm is not “adventurous,” it is simply silly. What is adventurous, however, is going on an expedition to places I have never been and returning, having inevitably made mistakes along the way.
For every uncharted territory adventured to, however, there is always a plan made. Preparations for the unexpected, and contingency for when something unforeseen occurs. I understand this now, far better than I ever thought I would.
Chasing the Rain – Revisited
Here I go again, chasing the rain
despite everything I always say –
I’m not sorry, living today –
soaked to the bone with each foray
Static surrounds sewing seams
of palpable tension, guarding the quay
striking down every half-hearted dream
only men worth their salt taking to the sea
Haul in the anchor
allow filled sails to heave
set a heading for the most distant shore
with the darkest storms in-between
On the day I live alone and in peace
My wife and my children, my comp’ny to keep
I’ll stare off into the stars and I’ll dream
Of adventures to be had when my soul takes its leave
And if I could go back
starting from day one
I’d make every wrong turn
Just to see how I make it out alive
And as the clouds turn black
streaked with silver lines
weathered, worn, and burned
More alive because I chose not to simply die
Very poignant and thoughtful post. As you said, in the beginning, the experience shapes our beliefs in life and we mature by every passing moment. Well said.
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Thank you so much 🙂 I appreciate your comments especially as I revisit my poetry
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