Round Trip Ticket

I have no reason to hide it:
I believe I’m here
on a round trip ticket
from Paradise.

I’ve been visiting
this place awhile, but
I’m sure not ready
to go back.

Before I left Home
I promised ‘em
at least an evening’s worth
of entertainment
when I return:
videos and photos,
brochures and souvenirs, and
some really good stories.

Sometimes I forget
what I’m doing here.
I get distracted by
the silliest things,
like yesterday when the
clothes dryer wouldn’t work and
I totally lost my joie de vivre.

I also forget that
I came here with
a travel group
and we promised
to help each other
have a really good time and
to remind each other,
when we need it,
that we’re here
on a round trip ticket
from Paradise.

(Photo by Nick Fewings, UnSplash.com)