He dreamed of a golden land
Where he would find his destiny
He sailed out so far
To brave the vast and endless sea
He marveled at the sights he saw
The islands and the people there
He learned their ways and shared their joy
And felt a connection rare
But every time he had to leave
He left a piece of him behind
He wondered if he'd ever see
The ones he cherished in his mind
As he travelled out so far
A question unraveled in his mind
Was the treasure a destination
Or in the journey he had made
The people and the places he met and
The memories that would never fade?