Of leaving everything I love for something unknown.
Looked at pictures,
Read friends' farewells,
Listened to Bon Iver
cried.
Stopped Over in Shanghai
Everyone spoke to me in Chinese
Thought it was funny
Until I had a problem with my baggage.
Was glad to get on the next plane.
Sat next to a chick from Brooklyn
Who shared her headphones with me
As well as her collection of episodes
Of Bobs Burgers
Gave her my info.
Looked out the window
Saw vast deserts
And a blue ocean
The color of the sky
Landed in Australia.
Lent my lighter to an Aussie woman
While i waited for my shuttle
Told her I was on working holiday
And the weather was beautiful
"Do you have family here?"
"No, just hoping to meet different people
and make new friends."
"Give me your number, I'll take care of you
We filipinos always have each other's backs."
She winked.
I gave her my number.
Watched my travels through the window
on the way to the hostel.
Felt far from home
because cars were on the other side of the street,
And I was after all.
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