Wanderlust

• Michelle Sagredo, Grade 10
• Poetry
• 2015

London, Rome and the City of Lights,
I try to imagine the lovely, dear sights.
Walking upon the streets of Vienna,
Standing in the plaza of historic Siena.
Seeing Carnevale in eccentric Venice,
Experiencing the Louvre with the paintings that are endless.
Hearing the crisp of a freshly-baked baguette,
Putting on a coat and classic French beret.

Smelling the Indian aroma of spices,
Eating all the Italian pizza slices.
Climbing the magical great wall of China,
Visiting Crystal Coast in North Carolina.
Finding myself walking in Rio,
Or visiting a remarkable Spanish castillo.
Being amazed from the ancient Pantheon,
Cheering at the Tour de France marathon.

Though I live on the other side of the world,
Just a normal, ordinary teenage girl.
One day I will be standing in time square,
Snow being caught in my hair,
Everything coming true may be rare,
But my wanderlust and ambition will take me everywhere.