Trip to Thailand
off into the night, we did go
seemingly removed from time’s flow
and when time deigned to release the stream of sand
we found ourselves in a foreign land
awaiting us upon arrival were jasmine leis
at INA House we found a place to stay
with buddhist monks we did chat
drinking coconuts to relieve heat’s tax
later that day we visited Doi Sothep
overlooking the city at sunset
by day we visited FAE
asian elephants we did see
by night the market sprang to life
indulging in foot massages to relieve their strife
the next day in MAP we learned how to make a difference, no matter how small
and through ERI we learned not to be afraid of doing it all
with the Dara’ang we learned how to plant rice seedlings
and soaked off the mud and leeches in a sulfuric hot spring
with the Karen we hiked deep
into the rain forest, the climb was steep
spending time with Maetha people of all ages
from students, to farmers, to elders, we experienced all of life’s stages
trekking deeper into the forest than ever before, we were shamed
by guides whos bodies and minds through the years were never lamed
though soon it all must end, more fun is planned
what an experience we’ve had on our trip to Thailand!