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The Tourist
by Maryanne Raphael → (All Poetry by Maryanne Raphael)
  
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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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 Reviews of "The Tourist"
Reviewed by Annabel Sheila
Reviewed on July 21, 2009
I loved it!!! Lots of food for thought here. Thanks Maryanne.

Anna

Reviewed by Joanna Leone
Reviewed on August 26, 2008
This is a well written poem, with much honesty and beauty.

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Reviewed by Lois Christensen
Reviewed on July 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)
Reviewed on September 9, 2003
a nice poem. great write

Reviewed by Bhuwan Thapaliya
Reviewed on August 13, 2003
Lovely write!!!

Reviewed by Nicole Davis Vergara (Reader)
Reviewed on August 12, 2003
This is a soft, sweet lovely piece!
~Nikki~


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