Open Poetry #48 |
Take Me Home |
Gunslinger Senior Member
since 1999-10-09
Posts 901TX, USA |
From time to time I travel to- The land from which I sprung. And travel to old houses, Where I lived when I was young. I drive the dusty country roads, I walked when just a kid… Nostalgically I reminisce, Those foolish things we did. I stop by cemeteries- Where rest my fallen dead. And read the aging markers- That guard their sleeping heads. I guess old age took the most, Illness claimed a few… One died from a shotgun blast, And car wrecks did for two. Call me morbid, if you wish: To me it’s hallowed ground, And the only place upon the globe, My family can be found. Sole survivor? Just about, And my time’s drawing near. There’s not a thought of dying- That causes me to fear. South Texas is the land I love- Though often did I roam, But every road I’ve traveled- Did finally take me home. |
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Alison
since 2008-01-27
Posts 9318Lumpy oatmeal makes me crazy! |
I still dream o one house we lived in when I was little. I fell in love with the dormer/window seat in my bedroom. Love this, John. Alison |
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JL Member Ascendant
since 2004-04-01
Posts 6128Texas, USA |
South Texas is a grand place to call home! Enjoyed your write. JL Love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul,and with all your mind. Love your neighbor as yourself. |
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katahdin Senior Member
since 2010-07-01
Posts 1196ME. In the Shadow of the Mt. |
There's no place like home! Enjoyed! Kat >^..^< |
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Marchmadness Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 9271So. El Monte, California |
Though we moved around a lot I still think of Salem, Oregon as home. I understand the attachment here. Great poem. Ida |
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Michael
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Member Rara Avis
since 1999-08-13
Posts 7666California |
I have a thing for the cemetary too... The only people who truly knew me through my first 40 years reside there. Loneliness isn't in being alone, loneliness is alone in being. I share your loneliness, friend. Michael |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
Call me morbid, if you wish: To me it’s hallowed ground, And the only place upon the globe, My family can be found. If you're morbid, I am, too! This really touches me, GS... I think you've written what many of us feel and done so beautifully! |
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Pilgrimage Member Elite
since 2001-12-04
Posts 3945Texas, USA |
I was happy to see your name in the list of poems. I haven't been around for a while. You never disappoint. Perfect meter, wonderful visuals, and emotional impact. Nan (Pilgrim variety) |
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ebonygirl Member Elite
since 2011-07-14
Posts 2000California U.S.A |
Fantastic poem GS. Home is where my heart is, as they say. Ms. E |
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