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The Tourist
by Maryanne Raphael
Tuesday, August 12, 2003

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Written at the Poets of Ohio's Little Smokies Workshop

Although I love to explore people and places,

I avoid being a tourist, one who never blends in

with the scenery.

In the country, I walk to the rhythm of crickets,

falling leaves or nightingales.

In cities, I stretch my limbs to the laughter of children,

the whispers of friendly gossip, the silence of lovers.

Even alone, I belong.

Reading a book, I am reincarnated

in other lands, other times, other dreams.

Always a traveler, never a tourist..

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Reviewed by Annabel Sheila	7/21/2009

I loved it!!! Lots of food for thought here. Thanks Maryanne. Anna




Reviewed by Joanna Leone	8/26/2008

This is a well written poem, with much honesty and beauty. Please feel free to visit my den and let me know what you think of my work.




Reviewed by Lois Christensen	7/20/2008

Country, cities, reading a book, outdoor nature all draw us into ourselves to cheris time well spent. Learning new things by traveling as a tourist is exciting and this poem is exciting too.




Reviewed by ya mama (Reader)	9/9/2003

a nice poem. great write




Reviewed by Bhuwan Thapaliya	8/13/2003

Lovely write!!!




Reviewed by Nicole Davis Vergara (Reader)	8/12/2003

This is a soft, sweet lovely piece! ~Nikki~

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