Spring in Barcelona

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“Spring is going to spring” Gun Roswell

Spring in Barcelona

It’s that time of the year
When life is kicking to full gear
The signs are clearly out there
Just venture outside without fear

The flowers, birds and bees
Come out from their hiding to seek
The freshness of new life in leap
Open your own eyes to see

Time for travels to a country foreign
Hoping some sights to be scoring
Nothing in this place is boring
Even the buildings tell a story

Look up and down, and all around
Plenty of things and people to be found
Nature at is best, even the ground
Green grasses, leaves and flowers make a sound

Spring at home or over seas
Nothing better on the wish list indeed
Glad to shed the clothes of winter
And tell all, spring is finally in here

Narrow lane

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“All kinds of people passing in the narrow lanes” Gun Roswell

Narrow lane

People passing each other quickly
In the narrow lanes of the big city
No howdys nor hellos exchanged
In this buzzing everyday human maze

Trying to get away as soon as possible
Avoiding all the traps and obstacles
No talking, no chatting, no singing
Not even one single hip is swinging

This tight passage way a true test
On how to get out in a way best
Not getting stuck with anyone else
Not for one second, which would be hell

Nothing sticks to these wanderers
Not even a fellow time squanderers
Destined to roam the long lanes alone
Always and forever, being one, solo

Porvoo for WWW

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“Every day is a journey, and the journey itself is home” Matsuo Basho

Porvoo

The colours
Of the old town
Will turn
An upside frown
Into a huge smile
When staying a while
In the historic city
Of Porvoo

Colourful old buildings
Even graffiti for the chilling
Some of them may be tilting
Life nothing if not thrilling

Choose your ride

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“Take a ride on a bike, a moped or in a taxi!” Gun Roswell

Choose your ride

Choose a city bike on a days fare
Stroll around the monuments with flare
All around your eyes will glare
Once you get the taste of the city
Soon you’ll start feeling real giddy
And time is gone in a jiffy
But wanting to see it all
Even if you have to stay until fall
Now you’re wishing time would stall

If on a moped or motorbike you’ll dare
Don’t worry, there is no scare
Just follow the safety rules with care
And into the traffic you’ll ride with flare
Oh don’t you worry if people may stare
They’re just jealous of your fancy fare
Ride the streets wide, narrow or bare
You’ll have a blast, going so fast, that you’ll even have time to spare

If you’re feeling lazy
After a trip here so hazy
Then hop on a taxi cab
Moving slow or fast
Depending on your destination
There is no need for an explanation
Enjoy the sights from a comfy seat
There is even a cooler when too much heat
Soon, the city tour taken
Without even one leg shaken!

Coming or going?

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“Heavy traffic on the tarmac” Gun Roswell

Coming or going?

Which way are we driving?
Are we coming or going or simply
Staying put in this place?

Seems no matter which way
The steering wheel is turned the vehicle
Only goes the opposite way

What are the options then
Run around in circles forever and ever
Or try to figure out

How to shift the gears
Take a step back and then try
To slowly move forward again

Uphill battle

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“First you’re up then you’re down” Gun Roswell

Uphill battle

Up the steep hill struggling
My feet sliding on the slippery stones
Trying hard not to fall

Ancient ruins beckoning to be
Checked, have to reach the top or
It is a total flop

Breathing is heavy, so loud
The local fauna wondered what the hell
Is this ruckus all about

 

They all gathered to stare
As further up I climbed the stairs
Until finally I was there

Mama’s bar

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“Fine dining today” Gun Roswell

Mama’s bar

Entering Mama’s bar with mouth
Ajar, drool running freely from the corners
As the smells assault each

And every sense I have
Anticipating the taste of servings so plenty
I am silently thanking the

One who into this wonderful
Sent me, knowing what my tastes would
Be as far as food

Would be concerned and knowing
How much I love the local cuisine
Today, I will certainly feast!

Tallinn, Estonia 

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“We travel, some of us forever,
to seek other places, other lives, other souls.” –
Anais Nin

Tallinn, Estonia 

2-b

Castles and towers
Sunshine and showers
This is Estonia
Quite the phenomena

2-a

 

3-a

In with the new
Keep the old
It won’t spoil the view
Even if not gold

3-b

Athens, Acropolis

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The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched – they must be felt with the heart” Helen Keller

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Athens, Acropolis

Basking in the sun
Athens, Acropolis
A place of fun
A place of knowledge

Climbing up the mountain
Looking for the fountain
Of wisdom and history
Shrouded in mystery

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Walking in the footsteps
Of the ancient Greeks
But, watch your steps
On the narrow streets

Once reaching the top
The effort but one hop
The view of awe and beauty
You know it really was your duty

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Madrid by night I four

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“When travelling, enjoy the sights, at night!” Gun Roswell

Madrid by night

Peek a boo, through the
Windows I see you, a traveller reflected
In the city windows tonight