I long to sail the seven seas,
Or glide upon the ocean breeze,
To venture off to distant stars,
Or stroll upon the planet Mars.

I long to feel the volcanoes rumble,
See Angel Falls as her waters tumble,
To visit the seven ancient wonders,
Or listen to violent tropical thunders.

I long to dive with a Great White Shark,
And see the Aurora light the dark,
To fuel the wonder in my children’s eyes,
And play my part in making them wise.

I long to leave a world that lives,
To admire the wonders that she gives,
Travelling Canada from coast to coast,
An Everest sunset I’d like the most.

Nature’s wonders I long to see,
As material things mean nought to me,
To see myself such things of awe,
Admiring Earth, magnificent, raw.

To know that these are things I’ve seen,
And not just witnessed via TV screen,
To know I’ve played a part that mattered,
In conserving our planet, now bruised and battered.

I long to gaze at the simplest of things,
To enjoy the gladness that it brings,
Sharing with those I love so dear,
And looking back fondly, year after year.

© Cinco Espiritus Creation