Land of Afar <br /> <br /> There is a land far out and beyond<br /> A land that I call Afar<br /> Alluring it lies, with my heart making ties<br /> Away out there ever so far<br /> <br /> Have you ever stood on a broad open plain<br /> With horizons out there in full view<br /> That far away goal you so strive for to win<br /> Sitting waiting impatiently for you<br /> <br /> Your valley of dreams, it mocks you it seems <br /> Come to my bosom it so seems to say<br /> To that wonderful land that land of Afar<br /> And all your fears I'll allay<br /> <br /> That land of Afar seems so distant and clear <br /> So mystic and enticing it seems<br /> The urge to go there is with me for sure<br /> And will remain with me in all my dreams<br /> <br /> For adventure for me is part of my life<br /> As important for me as fresh air<br /> Each day has to be a new road for me<br /> In which direction I really don&acirc;€™t care <br /> <br /> <br /> John Cornick<br /> Halifax, Nova Scotia<br /> March 14, 2016<br />   Submitted By: John Cornick