Going home
going away from home
on vacation
off to work
for pleasure
out of obligation
to care for the sick
to consult an expert
to get a second opinion
to see an old friend
to make music
to see art
to attend a meeting
to present at a conference
to learn
to fulfill a dream
to escape
to flee
to race towards something
to look it in the eye
to encounter the self
to fly the plane
to serve our country
—–
not knowing what will happen
what will be revealed
how long it will take
who will be there
whether in comfort or discomfort
good surprises or bad
delights or agonies
grace or burden
bumpy or smooth
—–
will it be worth it
what choice is there in the matter
and what snacks to take along for the ride