In many ways a drifter
Yet not all who wander are lost
Explorations manifold
Myriad cities’ secrets
Whispered in my ear
This place, Seattle
A home, yet not so
Birthed far from here
Yet it’s the orbit of
My life’s journeys
Asia holds my heart
Though footprints left
Vanished by now
Love remains
Surrogates found: joy
Building rich connection
Community found
I rejoice