Beyond the Border

A discussion that I overheard
Intrigued and made me think.
The topic was upcoming trips –
Most women were in sync.

One was California bound,
Another, Arizona.
They all preferred a U.S. tour –
No Rome or Barcelona.

“There’s just so much to see right here,
Such treasures to explore.
Our country’s filled with beauty
And it’s waiting at our door.

Europe is a world away;
It’s dangerous and pricey.
The languages are challenging
And all the food is spicy!”

While I agree the U.S.A.
Has many great attractions,
I was surprised to hear
Such anti-Europe trip reactions.

I, too, would like to travel to
Sedona and Palm Springs;
But Italy is where I’ll go
When I next pack my things.

There’s a limit to the time
We splurge on a vacation,
And I will never make it to
Each yearned-for destination.

But of the many places
I’ve included on my list,
Most are on the continent
These women just dismissed.

We all have reasons why we make
Our own sightseeing choices,
But I was taken quite aback
By U.S. only voices.