The Tourist Poem by Paula Glynn

Travelling from country to country
Travelling from city to city
Travelling from town to town
Always knowing what's going on down
Always smiling with strangers:
There never being on his handsome face a frown.

Loving travelling on airplanes
Always in first class jets to make sure he gets there
His male beauty perfect for a life that does jet-set
Gaining respect for his difficult and hard work
That does take him around the globe
Gaining respect for his vast intelligence.

Loving travelling on trains
He does also always go in first class compartments
He does always have his own space on the train
For he is a man that does always use his brain
His imagination also playing an important part
In a life that would break many women's heart.

Loving travelling in modern electric cars
Going far and wide through various cities
London the main place for his travels
Him having a vast footprint in the world
And he is tough but respectful and stern
Knowing he can never run away from home.

Loving going on buses from Nottingham to New York
He is a man that loves travelling alongside the people
People working hard for their payday
People out in all weather to pay the bills
Even if this means working behind a till
Strong work ethics he does considerably instill.

Learning other cultures and experiencing different beliefs
He does respect the differences between cultures
Without himself becoming one so himself
Knowing he has his own brand of wealth
Knowing he does always protect his health
And avoid criminals with cleverness and stealth.

Tasting the food of different nations
He does experience culinary creations
His taste buds loving Chinese and Indian
And many other foods in various cultures
Even though some are unfortunately vultures
When they see him through the camara lens.

He is an adventurer and is bold and tough
Never weak or a coward he is brave and strong
Gaining friends through his globe trotting
His enthusiasm for travel never rotting
No matter what criminals are plotting
For he will survive and always enjoy his happy life.