To travel alone was maybe meant,
To find out one can be his own best friend.

I have undisturbed time to reflect on the past,
And in my mind see the entire cast,

Pass by during this time,
While I have time to create this rhyme.

They say people get stronger the more you endure,
I have had my share for sure.

The energy I earned I now use,
To write rhymes on a cruise.

Five full days at sea,
With only water to see.

I am as comfortable being alone,
As in my Long Beach and Desert home.

For today, it is getting later,
Tomorrow again we will cross the equator.

I attended a few classes to become a computer wiz,
But that did not help what I really miss,

To communicate with everyone in an easy way,
Because the internet is slow I must say.

But I can not complain, as in the time of my Mother,
It was even slower to send a letter to one and another.

But it did improve my skill,
Not bad for a senior over the hill.

No bed to be made, no dish to be done,
A private stateroom with a balcony and sun.

No grocery shopping no meals to prepare,
The food better then almost any where.

Interesting seniors fortunate to travel the world around,
I enjoy listening to their stories and sounds.

They hope their children will be able to experience the same,
But are not sure as they think many things have become insane.

The ship is comparable to well known resorts,
But able to stop in many ports.

Private TV with selective world news,
Without comments of every ones views.

Evening shows by people that appear on many lists,
of the worlds best artists.

A library were I can quietly reflect ,
On what poem to write next.

I am as content as I can be,
Traveling alone at sea.

Smooth sailing till now,
Tomorrow we will be in Guam. Wow.