Friday, April 17, 2026

FRIDAY THIS AND THAT- MY INNER GYPSY IS CALLING

 

While my inner soul
craves the open road,
my heart keeps me tied in the spot
I call home.

If I did not have these
HOME TIES,
you might find me living the life of 
A ROMANTIC GYPSY.

Spring always makes me long to roam.
There were nomads in our family line.
Good Irish chaps.
Men that traveled 
to set up new towns 
and,
once the towns were established, 
they would move on to
build another settlement.

I think I inherited some of that trait...
that longing for the road.
While I LOVE my home, 
I sometimes long
to pack my bags and 
travel the highways and byways
of our beautiful country..
Spring and Fall both find me restless...
calling my name to  explore
the lesser known roads of life.

IF I could pack up and travel I might
choose something like this.
I could see myself parking this
in a quiet spot in the foothills,
brewing a pot of coffee,
listening to classical music and  
reading a good book.
Idyllic, yes?
This bit of retro travel heaven
would work just fine for me, too.
After a long idyllic drive 
through the countryside
I could crawl into this bed 
with a happy heart.
Could you?

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Maybe it's because we haven't 
been able to travel
 much since hubby
has had health issues.

 Maybe that is what makes 
the open road
call my name.
Maybe it is because my soul is restless.
~or~
Maybe it is because I feel winter weary
and I am anxious for 
Soft Summer Winds.

How about you?
Any other souls out there
that want to
harness your inner
GYPSY?

Happy Friday.
Maybe I'll just take a
little trip---



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12 comments:

Pamela M. Steiner said...

Oh, If could have a camper like one of those, I just might do it! Really nice...maybe a bit TOO nice! LOL. I'm more of a rustic kind of person, but that last one with the shabby chic look it really sweet. Wouldn't mind parking it in my yard and just retreating there when I want to "get away". LOL. Sometimes we have to do our traveling from our desk chairs in front of the computer or on YouTube TV. It's cheaper that way...LOL. Praying all is well with you and your dear hubby. Maybe just a country ride would do...

Tom said...

...Diana, I see that you have fancy dancy tastes! Flaunt it girl!!!

Debra She Who Seeks said...

Since this is all fantasy, I'll opt for the old-fashioned gypsy caravan pulled by a big draft horse. But it would be a modern gypsy caravan with a bathroom and shower, hahahahaha! Oh, and air conditioning.

Anonymous said...

I love them all! My upstairs craft room is called "the Sea Gypsies Nest"!
bobbie

Jeanie said...

I'm longing for a little trip. It has been too long. So far, I've been staying close to home because of Lizzie but soon it will be cottage time and she can come along!

I'm mostly known as 'MA' said...

I used to love it when we went camping. Getting away from home meant getting away from work and the telephone. Those were the days before mobile phones. Now I'd probably have my phone with me in case of emergencies, I do get away a couple times a year. I visit my son in Florida in the winter and my family in Ohio in the summer. A little trip is good for the body and soul. Hope you get out for that ice cream!

Red Rose Alley said...

From one gypsy to another, Yes, I love traveling the open roads. It's the freeways I have a hard time with haha. I'm actually getting ready to take a road trip, and my son is coming along with me, so I'll take it slow, and wouldn't it be nice to have one of those campers to lay my head? Oh, I do hope you get to take the road trip that you are longing for, Diana. Thanks for this post today, Diana. It gets me out of the planning mode, which is the worst, and on my way to the gypsy road. ; )

Carla from The River said...

I become a Gypsy in the spring and autumn. I usually get it stronger in the autumn. I want to fly with the birds... SOUTH.
Ha!
Stay above water my friend... and do not blow away... and do not get struck by lighting. Our weatherman said be prepared for it all including a snow storm!! We will drop to the 20's tonight, it is currently 80!!

MELODY JACOB said...

Oh, I felt this so much. There’s something about spring that just makes you want to grab a bag and go, even when you love being home. That picture of the quiet spot with coffee and a book sounds like absolute peace. I think sometimes the longing comes even more when life keeps us a bit tied down. You’re not alone in that feeling at all.

Ginny Hartzler said...

Oh my gosh, the one with the teal kitchen is gorgeous! I want it!! When I was younger, I wanted to travel to so many different places. But now I cannot travel, so I just look at the blogs of friends who do.

Cheryl Kimbley said...

I am very content staying at home and love the quiet lifestyle. But those sweet pictures could tug at the heart and the roaming gene.

Katie Isabella said...

Boy I would be in that vehicle every chance I got! PERFECTION!!!