With backpack full we leave our home

And round the world begin to roam

Fear and dought are put aside

As we embark on this Jesus ride

And to this place we all have come

Without our friends or dad or mum

And so we live the travelers’ way

Getting close to those who cannot stay

When time has come to say goodbye

We hug, we kiss, we sometimes cry

So to you travelers passing though

Take head of this for one day you

Will return to the countries whence you came

Leaving nothing but a faded name

And when you go across the seas

Taking nothing but your memories

Will you look back and proudly say

I lived part of my life the travelers’ way

No, I did NAHT write this, I found it in a hostel in Sydney.  But I loved it and thought I should share it.  And hopefully we WILL leave more that a faded name and take back WAY more than memories!!!