Heroes, all of us, in our own life stories
Travelers, you and me
A journey, each day to find ourselves
A lifetime to discover what we’ve lost
Reluctant at times
to accept the challenge–
we are to ourselves
or the challenge nonexistent places pose
Lost at times, all of us
Both within and outside ourselves
Adversity, around each corner
Our biggest monsters always within
Romance, laced between footsteps
Too often in love with ourselves, and
forever in love with whatever we seek
Wedded we are, to the myth bringing us here
Lost arks, holy grails, new lands discovered
Apparent destinations, the journey’s end
But even reaching the end–no end in sight
Heroes we become, only when we go beyond
Eventually comes the morning, we awaken
Like the sun, we shine, and
finally see what we’ve lost
Only then, can we go home
Inspired by Joseph Campbell, Carl Jung
and my teacher Jonathan Young
Poetic Alchemist 
Your poem touches me so deeply. In particular, what has been lost. I am present to this journey and appreciating your naming this hero’s journey quest.
Gautami: Thanks. I always enjoy reading yours as well. The hero’s journey is real for all of us.
don, this is amazing. i especially liked stanza 3. your poetry always peps me up. thanks.
Dan: Thanks for ALL your comments. Man you caught up on everything while you were gone. You’re amazing.
Aurora: Thanks. Glad you enjoyed this one. This is Joseph Campbell stuff. My teacher Jonathan Young worked with Campbell for a time.
A very interesting perspective.
I concur! You’re good, master Don!
Margie: Thank you. Hope things are well with you.
Oh, a wonderful poem, Don!
Thnaks for sharing it!
Margie
Pat: Thanks and I must thank Jonathan Young, my teacher, for bringing me along this path.
Wonderful insight into where we need to go with who we are. Good write Don!!