The innocence of twenty-one
with no collection of expectations
future hopes, love of a women
or arranged marriage

I took what was given
did what was asked
lived dreams of lust
made good friends
enjoyed heroic women

Free falling off this raw edge
into a World of journey's
adventure filled risky escapades
to travel on.

Reticent, no
Sun, sand, jungle and untold streets
untroubled trouble shooter
thoughtless of consequence
learning customs and languages
here now, flying on tomorrow.

Reading Tripoli's Arabic street names
driving through the Bekaa Valley
walking dusty streets each evening
Islamabad - Khartoum - Medan - Manila
etc.

Living each and every moment.