Beginning of a Journey

Days like this
I want to run
Want to hide
Pack a bag
Leave a note
Catch a bus
Leave my life far behind

Where to go
Where to turn
See the sunset from a new town
Maybe a beach
Waves lapping at feet
Distant covered peak
Snow falling in silent sheet
Cross the border
Without a word
Becoming lost in foreign land
Will I then find my peace?

Take last look around
View my life
From far-off eyes
Pictures on wall
Happier times
Trinket on shelf
Remember when was new
Couch where I sat
With friends
Who thought they knew

Favorite jeans
Comfortable shirt
Jacket worn for near ever
Empty bank account
Sell the car
Pack my life
In this bag
Opening wallet
Discarding pictures
Old identity

One last look
All around
Did I forget anything?
Feeling nudge at feet
Looking down with smile
How could I forget my only friends?
Reaching down pick them up
Tucking in carry box
Now I am ready to go
Find a life
Far away
With no thoughts
No worries of this one