Contrails
This is a Poem I Wrote Inspired by the View Out the Back Door This Morning
Early morning, Turquoise skies
Fluffy contrails way up high
Where are they going
Where have they been
What wonderful sights
Have their passengers seen
Some are taking people home
Paris, Frankfurt, maybe Rome
Some taking people far away
For a once in a lifetime holiday
Others traveling far for work
Exotic travel can be a perk
But also it can be a pain
Away from their families yet again
For work I traveled years ago
To exotic lands I used to go
Some wonderful places I have seen
With Pyramids, Volcanoes, Rain Forests green
These days though I lead a quieter life
Working in an office, going home to my wife
But on mornings like these with frost on the ground
I look up at those contrails all around
I sometimes wish I could travel some more
There is always somewhere new to explore
Maybe we will win the lottery one day
And have money to spend on a holiday
There are places we both have yet to see
Travel is best when my wife is with me
But here on the ground I just sit and dream
Watching leaves on the trees turn to gold from green
It's peaceful and calm, just sitting at home
But sometimes my mind just longs to go roam
Published by Tony Payne
Tony Payne is a freelance writer who lives on the South Coast of England with his wife Debbie. He has worked in the IT Industry all his life, and has been writing on various sites for the last 10 years. T... View profile
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23 Comments
Post a CommentMy mind always roams when I look up at the contrails.
A very nice poem, Tony. Got me to thinking about past travels as well.
Isn't our creative imagination delightful? You got all that from looking out your back door. You must open it more often Tony.
Love this poem! Perhaps you could make this into a song? :)
I heard the called this, but I never thought about it much-good poem
I never knew what they were called either. And I didn't know they were vapors. Great poem. I could use a vacation to an exotic locale, but I don't see that happening anytime soon. I like being at home, though, too.
Sometimes no view is better than that which can be found at home.
Excellent, wonderful thoughts.
Wonderful, never knew what they were called till now! Thanks, Tony!
I agree with you! Home is best, but I love exploring this big world of ours!! :)