The Impossible Journey by Jim Nasium

The Impossible Journey
by Jim Nasium

The time to leave this place had come
what we wanted to do here is left unfinished
our welcome had run out that was plain to see
the water front town was no longer safe for us
time ran out sooner than we wanted it to
a new plan unfolds with no consideration
arrangements have to be made right now
a quick escape would be best

A small cargo ship ready to leave the canal
offered passage for desperate travelers
the choice had to be made right away
we could leave with in the hour
sacrificing only comfort for safety
perhaps it would be best for us
to sail south through rough waters
to the sea port town of Barranquilla

The other option was to leave in the morning
crossing the southern part of Panama by foot
cutting our way through over grown jungles
following foot paths as old as time
stopping to rest at ruins full of wonder
the hot sun our only guide south
towards the safety waiting for us
in another countries open arms

Exactly how long this would take
for desperate travelers on foot
who had never been through this jungle
was something that no one could be sure of
the ship south seemed the better choice
so we gladly paid our fare in pesos
made our way to our quarters
and thanked God we were safe at last

As if it wasn't already bad enough
we somehow sailed into an angry storm
the winds blew even stronger than before
no one knew what would become of us
perhaps we should have taken the trail
that cuts through the uncharted jungle
the sea is always rough this time of year
and I for one fear the worst

I said nothing to the crew even though
I felt in my heart we were in trouble
many sailing men have crossed these waters before us
in smaller ships that were over burdened
with cargo holds packed full of illegal treasure
this sea is rough and unforgiving
the time saved is very important to us
I wondered if luck would be on our side

Tossed and thrown by the current
the angry sea tormented the ship
with no regard for the life on board
or the cargo packed in the hold
there was nothing left to do but pray
as we slowly we made our way south
while diesel engines strained under the load
fighting the waves that kept us from land

All hands prayed that by dawn
we could see land and dock
to walk on dry land was all we wanted
the danger behind us forgotten
adventure waits in a new place
for desperate travelers lost at sea
forced to take this impossible journey
to remain free for a little while longer
©2001 Jim Nasium
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by Jim Nasium
copyright 08-22-2001

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