Explorer

 

I wish to swim in waves

of auburn hair, the perfect escape

like autumn leaves over a beautiful landscape.

Songs delicately piercing the air.

Whilst I bask in the wonder of you.

I wish to look into those eyes so blue,

and witness everything you have seen,

all you've ever been. Every dream that flows

through you. I wish to place my hands

on your uncharted lands, gently exploring

every stretch, every shoreline, every divine inch

of these lands that glow

with a glorious internal sunshine.

And I want to hear the sounds purr

around as I’m discovering this place so fine.

 

I wish to taste every fruit

that hangs from every tree,

letting the juices flow over me

as I’m soaking in the beauty

of this newly discovered country.

I wish to forage in every bush,

to find all of the lush berries that

bring me to my knees.

I wish to drink from

your cooling springs,

whilst dancing under your heavens,

as you gently sing a song

that says everything.

 

I wish to treat this place kindly,

I won’t devour the land entirely,

I won’t build monstrosities,

or carve away 

the beauty to keep as trinkets.

I’ll take every memory

and store it internally.

Leaving this land as clean

and as flawless as I found it.

But I’ll take a moment to worship

at the temple. I’ll lay under

every rose petal,

I’ll sample every delight.

I’ll stay day and night,

just to walk this

ravishing countryside.