Once in every lifetime a body ought to travel.
Fortune greatly smiled upon me. I’ve slogged through soupy rain forests, swam the English Channel, jostled on camel back across arid desert dunes, and tripped through barren outer space. I’ve sailed upon oceans, my favorite pastime, and kissed the faces of Queens. I’ve touched Pyramids and met with Pharaohs.
While awake, alive, I travel as often as I can. I spare no seconds on moments that do not enrich. I travel ceaselessly while others busy themselves. Though I’ve never left my bed—born with no limbs—I travel, reading books to live.
Thoroughly enjoyed this; particularly the skillful way you introduced the twist at the end.
Thank you so much DeRicki! Very kind of you to say. 🙂
Beautiful piece. I really traveled with it…up to the poignant ending.
Well done.
Thanks so much, Bunmioke. Glad you liked it. 🙂
Brilliant use of alternative perspective. I’m not sure what I expected, but I wasn’t expecting the ending to finish as it did. Very enjoyable read Pattyann.
Thank you Rebecca. Love throwing in unexpected endings! 🙂