Yeah they show me where I'm going, they show me where I've been
They show me possibilties of places I've not seen
Sometimes they're difficult to read and they're always so hard to fold
Sometimes they'll lead you nowhere, sometimes to buried gold
Some folk like reading novels full of character and plot
Some are unputdownable, others easily forgot
Some read while commuting, others while in bed
But I can't get on board with them, coz I like maps instead
Some men read the paper to stay well in the know
Broadsheets over breakfast, or tabloids on the go
They may know more of politics, or world affairs, perhaps
But I like the way the way the world looks when I look at it in maps
Some people read poetry, those learned men of verse
But there's no quantity of books can quench their literary thirst
They'll perfectly articulate the world's rise and collapse
But this old part time cartographile will make do with his maps
O.S. are my favourite, the Explorer is the best
Coz they're got way more detail in than any of the rest
And I know it's strange for maps to hold such personal appeal
Oh the storied are not up to much but the places seem so real
Yeah they show me where I'm going, they show me where I've been
They show me possibilities of places I've not seen
Sometimes they're difficult to read and they're always so hard to fold
Sometimes they'll lead you nowhere, sometimes to buried gold
I'm sat in our van, in a layby in the Midlands awaiting the exuberant excitement tomorrow... This is where it's at!
Love and Light and Laughter to all that made this little slice of magic whilst supporting mental health. Myself, the universe and many others thank you.
I don't wanna go home - good job I live in a van 😁 Stella O'Farrell
I can't wait to hear this.
And for such a good cause too. Can't set a favourite track yet, but sure they are all lovely and wonderful.
Gawd bless you Mr Doozer 😘 Stella O'Farrell
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