I’m summoning it now.
I’ve put out the request.
I need to coddiwomple
to soothe my roving
breast. It’s been a few
years; it’s way past due.
I don’t have to roam far
a day’s drive will do.
A new slice of scenery,
a new bird or food,
anything enticing or
that catches my fancy.
I’d like a long drive
maybe along the water
where I can see the
waves, some fins,
a dolphin or manatee.
Nature is fine during
the ease of these days,
not so hot that I sweat
if I meander or hike.
I’d love a companion
to join me on this outing,
bring your binoculars,
a hat, your curiosity
and joy for sharing.
Grace introduces us to our guest host, C.C. of https://consciouscacophony.wordpress.com/ who invites us to write on different aspects of travel, whatever moves us. Join us a dVerse Poets: http://dversepoets.com/2015/11/03/poetics-tangled-in-travelers-heart/
Sherry Marr
/ November 3, 2015I’ll be right there! LOL. I love it.
LikeLike
Bodhirose
/ November 3, 2015That’s great, Sherry, I was hoping it was you!
LikeLike
C.C.
/ November 3, 2015This is a great line: “I need to coddiwomple
to soothe my roving
breast.” And what you describe after it sounds like just the cure 🙂 Lovely!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Bodhirose
/ November 4, 2015Thanks, C.C.! First of all, I just had to use that word…to say it makes you smile. An easy day of exploration would be just the cure. :~)
LikeLike
C.C.
/ November 23, 2015Yes, it’s a very fun word, for sure!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Michael (contemplativemoorings)
/ November 4, 2015Off to the trails…
LikeLiked by 1 person
Bodhirose
/ November 4, 2015Yes, let’s go! Isn’t that a great word? And a great photo there too…
LikeLike
navasolanature
/ November 4, 2015Some great words and I always love to go somewhere.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Bodhirose
/ November 4, 2015Thanks so much, Georgina. Those kinds of unexpected roamings can be the best kind.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Björn Rudberg (brudberg)
/ November 4, 2015I love this.. to be close to water, to be there under the sky… this is exactly how to journey… wonderful response.
LikeLike
Bodhirose
/ November 4, 2015Thanks, Bjorn. And I love that easy way of traveling of no real expectations, just some fun exploring.
LikeLike
katiemiafrederick
/ November 4, 2015And that’s why a dance
is always travel
for me.. now
and a partner
makes it
a circus
fair.. of joy
with fall leaves
or bright electronic lights..
as long as there are no
dance classes on
sidewalks
low
dance high travel farther..:)
LikeLike
Bodhirose
/ November 4, 2015Lovely, dance as a travel. Hey, I just discovered accidentally that you’re a “he” and not a “she”…and I had been calling you Katie…oops.
LikeLiked by 1 person
katiemiafrederick
/ November 4, 2015Smiles.. Haha.. Wife on the left.. Me on the right.. But the pen name is acronym for more as well.. Katrina is involved in much of what I do though.. We are always a team of sorts and differences.. too..:)
LikeLiked by 1 person
Mary
/ November 4, 2015I enjoyed the light-hearted poem you wrote here, Gayle. I think that ‘coddiwampling’ is good for the soul. Without our dreams, what do we have to live for!!
LikeLike
Bodhirose
/ November 4, 2015Thank you, Mary, and how right you are! Coddiwomple, I love that word!
LikeLike
Sanaa Rizvi
/ November 4, 2015This is absolutely delightful… I wanted to be there 🙂
LikeLike
Bodhirose
/ November 4, 2015You’re invited…come on! :~)
LikeLike
Grace
/ November 4, 2015Let’s go for a drive, specially along the water or river ~ Goodness, my soul will be refreshed ~ I love the title too smiles ~
LikeLike
Bodhirose
/ November 4, 2015Yes, it’s so refreshing to the soul, Grace. That word just really tickled me! :~)
LikeLike
kanzensakura
/ November 4, 2015Let’s coddiwomple! What a wonderful poem – my kind of travelling these days – to purposely wander with no objective in mind – and of course, by the water of any kind – picking up acorns or stones or sea shells, teasing squirrels, gazing at falling leaves – this is a wonderful light hearted, full souled travel. I’m ready!
LikeLike
Bodhirose
/ November 4, 2015I can’t get over that word! Makes me think of scuppernong, another good one. :~) Anyway, thank you, I love those kinds of adventures too.
LikeLike
kanzensakura
/ November 4, 2015It is a perfect word! It’s what I do at Farmer’s Markets as well. I just got through putting up a small, precious batch of scuppernong jelly. It is a happy golden.
LikeLike
Bodhirose
/ November 4, 2015Lovely, Toni. You are so multi-talented!
LikeLike
kanzensakura
/ November 7, 2015Not really. I just do stuff.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Barbara
/ November 4, 2015I love it. Have felt this way so many times. Wanting something new, different and a friend to share with.
LikeLike
Bodhirose
/ November 4, 2015I hear you!
LikeLike