“God grant me a vacation to make bearable what I cannot change.” (sourced from pinterest)
Exhausted, worn-out in the oppressive heat
I long to leave my workplace and retreat
To some new place, perhaps by the sea
Or in the midst of mountainous scenery
In the lap of nature, away from the crowd
Replacing sirens with seagulls crying loud
I dream of digging my toes in the sand
Or hiking the peaks of a rugged land
I close my eyes and give myself permission
To dream about an idyllic destination..
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So it is time to plan a vacation
I brace myself for some altercation
Within my family, for easy it is not
To be in agreement over a vacation spot
After an emotionally charged discussion
And some tears, we arrive at a decision
Regarding the destination, next to appear
Are travel arrangements, and I fear
The prices of flights and accommodation
Upwardly mobile-forever exceeding my estimation
Choices are few- either we can relax the budget
Or choose the cheapest option, and forgo comfort
Depending on our moods that day, we might decide
Either way, and later regret the miserable plane ride
Now comes the part where opinions vary
The most between us, our interests contrary
To each other, so finding common ground
To plan an itinerary takes patience profound
Sightseeing is expensive but how can I miss
Touring the exact spot where in perfect bliss
Ms. (co-worker) appeared in her facebook profile
I want a selfie there with a dreamy smile..
Of course such desires I do not share
With my husband, trying to convince him I care
About the significance of the place, therefore
We should spend time and money to explore
This place, but he has ideas of his own to include
Finally after days, and multiple swings of mood
The itinerary is complete, as time draws near
It is the daunting task of packing I fear
This is my job alone, one I cannot avoid
Of leaving things essential I am always paranoid
Somehow everything is completed, vacation commences
I am so exhausted I fear I might lose my senses
Gradually the world of work recedes from view
And I finally start recharging my batteries too!
Passion...unbridled 