We resolved to travel far
As New Year’s Day kicked in.
Europe and domestic, too.
So where do I begin?
We arrived in France and Spain
Towards the end of May.
Churches, chateaux, cities new
We traveled fourteen days.
We flew to Boston, then we drove
to northern Adirondacks.
For four days we enjoyed the view
Then we had to fly back.
September we flew north again
A weekend in Vermont.
The hills were green and full of charm.
It was all that we could want.
October and we returned
To mountains in NC.
We were looking for the place
Retirement to be.
Late November and we flew
To visit in Berlin.
We saw museums and the wall.
A cold war we would win.
Andrea works for the state.
Matt’s still on his own.
Marlowe’s getting up in years.
To jump up makes him groan.
Things were great, as you can see,
But next year could be finer.
Because our big ambitious plan
Is a trip to China.
So best of wishes to you all.
Don’t let events oppress you.
Keep the faith as you move on
And may the heavens bless you.