In those early years
when possibilities
lined up on their doorstep,
they saw themselves
roaming streets of Italy,
savoring pasta,
sipping Frappato.
They saw themselves
walking streets of France
in a cloud of romance.
They saw themselves
driving roads of Ireland
flanked by lush green
countryside.
But over time, they learned
plans can be navigated
only so far
before life takes the wheel.
They haven’t sipped Frappato
or walked warmly
in that cloud,
and they haven’t
witnessed
that countryside…yet.
But over mountains,
through down pours
and gusty winds,
and days when
sherbet-colored skies
lifted their spirits,
their fingers remained
intertwined.
Not only has love
in their hearts prevailed,
but cravings still carbonated
for each other’s company.
It seems they have traveled
the trip of a lifetime.
Lauren Scott (c) 2022
Baydreamer ~ Lauren Scott 
And what a journey! So beautiful, my dear Lauren! 💖💗🌷
Thanks for your lovely words, Marina! Sending big hugs your way and Happy Bday to your hubby! 💞🎉🎂🥂❤️
I loved it!
Thank you very much! I will forward your wishes! ❤🤗❤😘😘
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What a journey, so far…. ❤ ❤ ❤
Thanks, my dear friend! Love and hugs to you! 💞💞
That’s so sweet and loving! Such an enjoyable trip! ❤
Thank you, Chaymaa, for your lovely words and visit. 💕
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Thank you, John! Have a good day!
You are very graciously welcome. You have an amazing day.
Lovely
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Thanks, Barbara! It’s nice to see you! 🙂
A beautiful and such a lovely journey, Lauren. Too good.
Thanks so much for your lovely comment, Kamal. I’m glad you enjoyed this poem. 💞
Lovely poem, Lauren. You are always welcome.
Very beautiful.
Thanks, Nico! I appreciate you saying so. Have a wonderful week ahead.
This is a very romantic poem, Lauren. You have a beautiful relationship.
Thanks for your lovely words, Robbie. 💗
That was so beautiful. A loving relationship is the journey of a lifetime.
Thanks for your kind words, Janis. If anyone is lucky enough to find that special someone to share their life with then that is the best journey of all. 💞
It is a great trip, Lauren. Well done.
Thanks so much, John! Have a good week ahead!
You as well. 😁
These lines are so beautiful Lauren. Wonderful images for a special trip taken together!
How sweet and romantic 💗
Thanks so much, Marie, for your most lovely comment. I appreciate it very much and am glad you enjoyed this romantic journey. 💗
We need romantic words like yours Lauren
It’s a blessing!
Oh, thank you again, Marie. Have a wonderful day! xo
Wow! An incredible poem, Lauren … where it could have led to regrets and defeat it flies away at the end with the journey of a lifetime, of love, of true soul mates travelling through the magic and unknown adventure of life itself! ❤️
Thanks for your beautiful words, Annika. Finding the person to share a life with, someone to lean on in tough times, and someone to laugh with in joy, is the best trip of all. The rest is simply a bonus. 🥰💗
Our journey does not always take a straight path.
Exactly. Thanks for stopping by, Binky.