Excitement immediately starts to set in
Long-abandoned cases
descend their home in the loft
Too many seasons they’d lain
Abandoned
Neglected
Not a hint of adventure
No destination selected
undusted, unneeded, superfluous, rejected
Without notice they were packed
All ready for the off
Bundled into boot spaces
Blocking the rear view
Bursting with enthusiasm
to experience the new
To travel meandering valleys and plains
Scale mountains
Cross oceans
Drive thoroughfares and lanes
To explore and enjoy
this earth’s varied terrains
Because finally,
we’re so very
ready for the off.
Poetry for Dullards 