This take off, a departure

from myself, from desert dust

360 days and degrees alike

but now presented with a must.

With no set destination now

the path seems much more free

the potential course unlimited

unknown, the itinerary.

Many this would frighten

and while knots may disagree

half hitched and sliding along journey and not destination

is where my home will be.

Quite the contradiction

and so with caution I proceed

to assess the possibility

to qualify my need.

The Rockies seemed impossible

as did the San Juans' reds and greens

I'd like a rock like that find me

and bring me to my knees.

But then to grasp me by the gaze

and by example lead

open the map, drop a pine needle

and simply plant the seed.

Consequent action will decide

Deck dealt? Or still to deal?

Trip and travel not the only list

complementary, limitless, and real.