The poem “I’m traveling in some vehicle…” by Jennifer Jean draws inspiration from Joni Mitchell’s song and album Hejira, exploring themes of travel, rooting, and self-knowledge. Written as a haibun—a Japanese form combining prose and haiku traditionally about travel—the poem reflects on the tension between physical movement and emotional or spiritual grounding. Jean contrasts the rote exercise of traversing familiar landscapes with the deeper experience of connection and story that true travel can evoke. She meditates on the idea that all beings are born rooted yet continually unlatch from their origins in search of meaning, likening this to the musical journey in Hejira. The poem also touches on the performative aspects of travel culture, as seen in a hostel scene where travelers boast about their exploits, prompting a sense of displacement in the speaker. Jennifer Jean’s work, including her forthcoming collection The Pacific, often blends personal reflection with broader cultural themes. This piece, published on The Providence Eye, exemplifies her thoughtful engagement with art as a vehicle for exploring identity and belonging.