I'd Like To See A New Place

  

I’d like to see a new place, a place I’ve never been

Like a massive snowy mountain range, or a wild and glorious scene

I’d love to see the ocean and watch the roaring waves

Or sit beside a river flowing to somewhere that it craves.

I’d like to watch a baby smile behind still flowing tears

When their Mother gets the message or recognized their fears

Or see a flushed faced schoolboy, climb safely, his first tree

Then turning to his father to ask, “Did you see me?”

Maybe these are small things and not noticed by some

But when your days are ending you’ll see them, every one

Like little gems, once hidden, now sparkle to your eye

And they’ll remain within your heart until you say goodbye.

Wyn Barratt  Nov 2012.