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Kevo
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since 2004-06-02

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Navarro County, Texas, USA

0 posted 2004-09-25 05:22 AM

The Road That Takes Me Home

Although this mile behind
does much to secure
no less insecurities,
I shall not fall upon
this road that takes me home.

Nor shall I ever sleep
upon the wanting shoulder
or discount my humble beginning
so many unforsaken miles
behind my principled steps.

I find that the sun burns, at times.
My brow now branded by time,
the mark of love's vagabond
ever wandering this road
resolutely in search of you
...and purposefully for you.

This arid wind,
bitter at times,
yet no less sweet,
laps at weathered cheeks
salted in regret
at words sometimes thrown
carelessly over my shoulder.

Yet, your grace carves my path
effortlessly through these intrepid airs,
and turns them favorably
to carry me ever closer
to dreams that do come true.

I have called for you.
I have cried for you.
I have smiled my greatest smile for you
while stumbling through miles
of lampless, haunting nights.

...all for the gleaming promise
of undying love that shall
never abandon, nor forsake
these miles behind me.
as unworthy memories.

And, as surely as I have walked
these precious years away
I have pondered,
"What desperate place
shall find these miles past and
how shall I ever return to them?"

Now, in age I know my love,
Beyond lampless nights
and the golden hues of our sweetest dawns
that these miles have not been lost.

But, live well in the eyes
that conspire to secure me,
the precious touch
that endeavors to hold me,
the sweetest smile
that dares to invite me,
and the tender heart
that seeks to know me.

My light,
my love,
my wife
for whom I walk,
and of whom I speak...

I celebrate you,
I celebrate these miles
I celebrate the lampless nights
and coming dawn of you.

If ever I walk a road again
Lord, by your eternal grace,
let me be turned upon this one
to collect the miles I left behind
as all worthy memories,

Working my way back
effortlessly through the years,
the miles, and the trials
of lampless nights.

Over the hills
and beyond the dawns,
savoring every step.

Smiling my greatest smile for you
...and for her
having known,
by and by,
that this road I travel
is the road that takes me home.

Copyright, Kevin V. Reese, 2004

kaile

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1 posted 2004-09-25 05:31 AM

a touching and romantic tribute to your wife, me enjoyed

EvocativeVerse2
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2 posted 2004-09-25 06:14 AM

Hi Kevin. Love this poem. Two thumbs up!

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Susan
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walking the surreal

3 posted 2004-09-25 06:21 AM

Very, very nice - and I mean that in a WOW sort of way.

Susan

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passing shadows
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4 posted 2004-09-25 09:55 AM

oh Kevin....wow...this is just gorgeous

ThisDiamond
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5 posted 2004-09-25 10:15 AM

Kevin:

This is superb!

TD

Marge Tindal

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6 posted 2004-09-25 10:36 AM

Kevin~
I am stunned by the beauty of thought in this piece~
The ALL OF IT ... complete~

'If ever I walk a road again
Lord, by your eternal grace,
let me be turned upon this one
to collect the miles I left behind
as all worthy memories,

Working my way back
effortlessly through the years,
the miles, and the trials
of lampless nights.

Over the hills
and beyond the dawns,
savoring every step.'

in admiration~
*Huglets*
~*Marge*~

~*When the heart grieves over what it has lost,
the spirit rejoices over what it has left.
- Sufi epigram <))><

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Martie

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7 posted 2004-09-25 11:59 AM

Kevin

A touching and tender love story....beautifully done!

Mark Bohannan
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In the winds of Cherokee song

8 posted 2004-09-25 01:08 PM

Now, in age I know my love,
Beyond lampless nights
and the golden hues of our sweetest dawns
that these miles have not been lost.

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That verse alone has more wisdom in it than some ever find.  It's not that it isn't there for them to find but many simply don't learn it. The fact that you preceded that verse by a question that all of us (in our own way) at one time or another end up asking leads to it wonderfully.
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If ever I walk a road again
Lord, by your eternal grace,
let me be turned upon this one
to collect the miles I left behind
as all worthy memories,

Working my way back
effortlessly through the years,
the miles, and the trials
of lampless nights.

Over the hills
and beyond the dawns,
savoring every step.

Smiling my greatest smile for you
...and for her
having known,
by and by,
that this road I travel
is the road that takes me home.

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These confirm the realization and if one lives a life such as this and finds that answer, then in my book, it is a life that has been worth living.

Excellent write and I very much enjoyed.  I am sure your wife is very proud of this piece and the heart that wrote it.

serenity blaze
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9 posted 2004-09-25 04:29 PM

I loved the musical quality of this--do you play?

Truly lyrical my friend.

JamesMichael
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Kapolei, Hawaii, USA

10 posted 2004-09-25 06:32 PM

Enjoyed...James

Kevo
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since 2004-06-02

Posts 466
Navarro County, Texas, USA

11 posted 2004-09-27 02:46 AM

I must say that the most impressive attribute to these pages is the encouragement one gets from sharing his messages/thoughts/values, etc. They are never judged, only encouraged to share more, supported, and inspired to believe, grow, and pass it all on. What kind words found there way to the very core of my being tonight as I read these heartfelt replies. My most sincere appreciation and humble bow extends to all of you that read and replied. And, yes she loved it. My manuscript is loaded with poems I have written for her (maybe a full 1/3 or so). Someday when it is published, perhaps she will see in herself everything that I see.

Warm wishes to all tonight,

Kevin

wranx
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12 posted 2004-09-27 09:08 AM

"If ever I walk a road again
Lord, by your eternal grace,
let me be turned upon this one
to collect the miles I left behind
as all worthy memories,"

And home....yes

EvocativeVerse2
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since 2003-09-10

Posts 1279

13 posted 2004-10-01 05:29 AM

Hello dear friend. Tonight I found myself in need for your words. Alas though this was the newest piece I could fine. Though having read this it is worthy of another go-around.

I remember in your last reply to my poem that you mentioned the ability to write with an eloquence which is denied thee in daily language. Yes, I too know this devil. When I speak with uncontrolled thought it's as if I become someone else.

Once in high school mine English teacher did not believe I had written an essay. They made me prove the words were not plagerized.

I can still remember that day as if 25 years have not passed since then. I pulled from within the bundle of books I was carrying a red note-book filled with poetry I had written. For 15 minutes they sat there reading...not saying a word. After a while they handed it back and said the 100% I had gotten on the essay was indeed deserved.

Your work Kevin reminds me of mine own. The genius is truly evident. It seems we are two sides of the same coin...but that is fine by me. It makes me glad there there are people like me who through their joy for words have also embraced poetry as a way of life. Bravo my friend...and I want to see something new posted here from thee post haste.

Remember, if you're not part of the future, you're history!

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