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The Wanderer

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A wanderer roams the hills and valleys, In search of peace and simple pleasures, With memories of a brighter day And a heart that holds its treasures.

Through sun-drenched fields of golden cane, Past rolling hills of verdant green, He journeys on, a steadfast soul, With laughter ringing loud and clean.

The trade winds sigh and rustle by, A symphony of peace and calm, And in his heart he feels a bliss That nothing can come near to harm.

He meets the locals with a smile, And listens to their stories old, Of times of joy, of love and pain, And treasures that can’t be sold.

And so he walks, a humble man, With nothing much to call his own, Yet richer still than all the kings, In memories that he’s known.

So let the wanderer roam and play, In hills and valleys free and bold, For he has found in Jamaica’s land, His heart and soul, his pot of gold.

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The Wanderer by RONALD GOSHOP - Illustrated by R Goshop - Ourboox.com

In the misty hills of Jamaica, A wanderer roams with just a staff, Through the valleys and the peaks, With his heart full of wanderlust.

He’s seen the sun rise and set, And the stars twinkle in the sky, And all the while he’s wandered on, With his staff for his only ally.

No one knows where he’ll go next, Or where his journey will end, But one thing is for certain, His spirit won’t be broken, bend.

For in his heart, he carries love, And a passion for adventure, And with each step he takes, He feels a sense of wonder.

So, let him wander in peace, And take in all that’s pure, For the wanderer in the misty hills, Is a traveler, forever more.

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A wanderer with a backpack walks the road In a rural town of Jamaica he’s strolled With eyes that gleam and a heart that’s bold A stranger in this place, his story untold.

The people stare with wonder and surprise At this man who’s come from lands unknown With a smile he greets them, meets their eyes And wonders at the beauty that’s shown.

The hills and fields stretch far and wide With sounds of nature, peace abounds The wanderer walks with steps light and free With not a care, no worries or sounds.

The people of the town soon come to trust The stranger who’s kind and full of grace They share their homes, their food, and love And welcome him to their special place.

The wanderer stays and learns of life Of joy and pain, of love and strife With a heart full of gratitude, he takes The memories of this town with him as he breaks.

And though he must leave, and wander once more The wanderer knows that he’ll return To the rural town in Jamaica where His heart is filled with peace and love to share.

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As I wake up, I feel the dreariness of last night’s partying. I hear my bones crack and my muscles stretch as I yawn, a result of drinking and flirting. Hangovers have become a normal part of my life. Today, I have no plans and the thought of indulging in the moment is bliss.

I think of Marie, my girlfriend and best friend, who is a visual art teacher at a high school and is dedicated and ambitious. She’s the yin to my yang, as I am a stage actor who works mostly at night and has a passion for unwinding and releasing from the intense focus of my performances.

Last night was the end of a successful run of a play with a small cast, and now a couple of out-of-town shows and a Miami run are in the pipeline. I love touring, but I also love Marie and our life together. Sometimes, I feel selfish and self-indulgent, but I believe in indulging a little and looking within. However, I wonder how long she will tolerate my carefree lifestyle.

I start my day with a cup of tea and a spliff, watching TV and browsing the internet. I think about my lifestyle and how different it is from Marie’s. I have come to realize that having friends who are not like me has made me humble and tolerant.

As I smoke, I think about the thought that hangs over me, the thought that I don’t like myself when I am sober. I have read that many mystics and philosophers have made this statement and it resonates with me. Living by grace, flowing with the moment, has been working for me so far, but for how long will I be tolerated for living selfishly and carefree? Only time will tell.

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As the day went on, the actor found himself lost in thought about his life and relationship with Marie. He wondered if he was truly happy with how things were going or if he needed to make some changes. He knew that he loved Marie and she loved him, but he also knew that he couldn’t continue living selfishly and putting his own needs ahead of hers.

The actor decided to take a walk and clear his head. As he walked, he passed by the local theatre and saw a sign advertising auditions for a new play. The actor couldn’t resist the pull of the stage and decided to audition. To his surprise, he was offered the lead role in the play.

This new opportunity was exactly what the actor needed to shake things up and refocus his energy. He threw himself into rehearsals and was soon lost in the character he was playing. He found that being on stage and performing was like therapy for him, just as he had described earlier.

When the play opened, it was a huge success. The audience was captivated by the actor’s performance and he received rave reviews. This new-found success and sense of purpose made him feel alive again. He realized that he needed to balance his love for Marie with his love for acting, and that he could do both.

After the final performance, the actor went home and had a heart-to-heart talk with Marie. He explained how much acting meant to him and how he needed to continue doing it for his own happiness and well-being. To his surprise, Marie understood and supported him. They agreed to make their relationship work, no matter what challenges they may face.

From that day forward, the actor found a new sense of balance in his life. He was able to pursue his passion for acting while still making time for Marie and their relationship. He felt grateful to have found such a supportive and understanding partner and was ready to take on whatever the future may hold.

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I continued to sit there, lost in thought, as the sun slowly rose higher in the sky. I sipped my tea and smoked my spliff, enjoying the peace and quiet of the morning. But as much as I enjoyed my solitude, I couldn’t help but feel a sense of unease about my relationship with Marie. I knew that I was selfish and that my carefree lifestyle was not for everyone. I was worried that one day she would reach her breaking point and leave me. I didn’t want that to happen, but at the same time, I didn’t know how to change.

I finished my tea and spliff and decided to go for a walk. Maybe getting some fresh air and exercise would help clear my head. I grabbed my camera, a hobby of mine, and headed out into the neighborhood. I snapped some photos of the houses, the birds, and the people, trying to capture the beauty of the mundane. As I walked, I thought about what Marie had said, about not wanting to hear my philosophy. I realized that I had been imposing my beliefs on her, and that wasn’t fair.

When I returned home, I sat down and wrote a letter to Marie. I told her how much she meant to me, and how much I appreciated her patience and understanding. I apologized for being selfish and promised to try and change. I told her that I loved her and that I hoped we could continue our journey together.

I never heard back from Marie, and I never knew what happened to her. Maybe she left me, or maybe something else happened. But that walk and that letter were a turning point for me. I realized that I needed to be more selfless and considerate if I wanted to have a healthy relationship. From that day forward, I tried to be a better person, to be less selfish and more understanding. And even though Marie was no longer by my side, her love and influence lived on in me.

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