On The Road

Ah, it’s nice to travel
Where you haven’t been before.
It’s like a mystery’s waiting there
Behind a curtained door.

The streets are unfamiliar;
All the landmarks catch your eye.
You try to picture living there,
But know you’d never try.

Exploring, though’s, delightful:
The restaurants and art;
The shops and theaters beckon
And you don’t know where to start.

You may luck out and have a guide
To help you navigate,
But even on your own you’ll find
So much to fill your plate.

Yet many people never leave
The confines of the known.
Familiar comforts satisfy;
They need that safety zone.

And though I understand them –
On some level, I’m relating –
I think by staying home you miss
A world that’s out there waiting.

So I suggest, if you have time
And money and good health,
Get out and travel someplace new –
You’ll build your mental wealth!