'It's Not About The Destination...' Poem by Josh Brabender

'It's Not About The Destination...'

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They say it’s all about the journey, I used to disagree.
Because I loved the destination but now I start to see
That when I finally get there, I think about the time
When we out sang the radio and thought we sounded fine.
The many fights that made dad say “I’ll turn this thing around! ”
And how easy we’d make him laugh to calm him right back down.
The countless times we took a stop to stretch our legs was great,
Because space can get pretty tight when the car is packed with eight.
We all took turns to close our eyes and have a little nap
Or listen to who ever drives get lost and blame the map.
Oh how I love it in the car when we're all having fun
So how I hate when we arrive and all of that is done.
Next to the pool, with earphones in, those times I can't recall
But memories of getting always do stand tall.
So Destination, here we are, but not as a family.
And as for me, I now agree, it’s all in the journey.

COMMENTS OF THE POEM
Gary Witt 08 April 2008

Mr. Dogma: Nicely done. You brought back memories of counting cars, collecting license plates, Bottecelli, I Spy, and 'when're we gonna get there? ? ? ' Happy motoring, G

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Mary Gordley 22 March 2008

This poem is simply marvelous. You delivered wisdom in a manner that was never preachy in tone, and brought to mind some memories of like kind for me. Thank you.

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