Thirsting for adventures is a natural state
All of us like new experiences on our plate
Time, effort and money we spend
Beyond our comfort zones ourselves we extend
To get that elusive thrill, that unparalleled elation
That sense of accomplishment, that victorious sensation
Also, since keeping up with the Joneses is a part
Of our social lives, such experiences make for a good start
Of conversation at gatherings of (frenemies)/ friends
Help us stand out while we try to blend…
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All the experiences and adventures that were in the cards for the year
Were rudely interrupted by the spread of the virus; suddenly our spheres
Instead of expanding, shrank to a size unprecedented
Our ability to move about had never to this extent been prevented…
All the places we were supposed to go to, the “classes”we were supposed to take
Became figments of imagination, as lives and livelihoods came at stake…
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I must admit, at the start of the year 2020
I had laid out my plans in detail, anticipating new experiences a-plenty
Like everyone else I was in for a rude shock
As access to every adventure was blocked
The adrenaline rush I had to come to rely on
Was nowhere to be found, the thrill of exploration was gone…
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Like the rest of the world I’ve had to learn
To forego the freedom for which I yearn-
Confined to my house, I combed through
Neglected spaces and corners, that appeared new
Embarked on an adventure to redecorate-
Surprised myself at being able to rejuvenate
Spaces without buying knick-knacks new
Who would have thought this was an exciting thing to do?
Found previously unknown gems in my backyard
Camped under the stars-finding adventures suddenly did not seem hard
Adventurous were my escapades culinary
Experimenting with everything from cakes to curry..
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Maybe this is part of a cosmic design
Maybe the universe is giving us a sign
That in our thirst for adventure, far we have strayed
From home-from the journey of life we’ve been waylaid
Home is for the soul a resting place
Home is our reflecting surface….
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Staying home has grounded me
(Both literally and figuratively)
My restless soul that had adventures sought in places new
Is resting at home, with newly discovered equanimity too
Passion...unbridled 