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Take Me Home
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Take Me Home |
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maeve Member
since 2001-08-01
Posts 139In the Outback |
Stark and tall, the eucalypt, stands proud upon the plain. Arms reaching out to touch the sky, it's trunk arched with the strain. Harsh mountains in the distance, of rolling hills, no trace. Surrounded by heat and dust, an unforgiving place. This land of rugged beauty is not the place for me. Take me home to Erin's shores to where my heart roams free. This was written many years ago with my Grandfather, who missed Ireland constantly. Take me back to Erin's shores, |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Nice writing...I come in contact with many people that are far from their native homeland and they yearn for the place of their roots where they would feel more comfortable...James |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
I grew up among the eucalyptus...this brought their fragrance right back to me, and I can understand why your Grandfather would want his shores of Ireland... very nice! |
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maeve Member
since 2001-08-01
Posts 139In the Outback |
James, it is sad to watch someone pine for something they can no longer have. Sunshine, the eucalypts are a wonderful smell, but not what Grandfather wanted. Thank you both for your comments. Maeve Take me home to Erin's shores, |
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cpalmer Senior Member
since 2001-06-26
Posts 977Phoenix, Az |
This is beautiful...thanks for sharing it! Cindi |
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maeve Member
since 2001-08-01
Posts 139In the Outback |
Thanks for taking the time to read and comment, Cindi. I appreciate it. Maeve Take me home to Erin's shores, |
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Sven
since 1999-11-23
Posts 14937East Lansing, MI USA |
hopefully, he is there now. . . for home lies in each of us. . . well done. . . ----------------------------------------------------------- To the world, you may only be one person. But to one person, you may be the world. |
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Suetang Member Ascendant
since 2001-03-07
Posts 5187Melbourne, Australia |
maeve I can't help but wonder if this "land of rugged beauty" you speak of is Australia?? This was beautifully written. Take care......Sue Suetang |
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Parker Member Elite
since 2000-01-06
Posts 3129ON |
I'm always looking to convince somebody to go and explore Ireland with me... never been there but it has somehow become a part of my soul.  Parker |
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maeve Member
since 2001-08-01
Posts 139In the Outback |
Sven, I hope he is there now too. He deserved to go back at the end. Sue, Ireland was where he was born and grew up, but Australia ended up being his home. And mine too. Parker, just whistle and I will come to explore Ireland with you. I have always had a facination for all things Irish.  Maeve Take me home to Erin's shores, to where my heart roams free. [This message has been edited by maeve (edited 08-06-2001).] |
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vandana
since 1999-10-22
Posts 10463USA |
enjoy |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
Being 1/2 Irish this absolutely warmed half of my heart and soul, as I too long to go there. Rest assured your Grandfather is exactly where he wishes to be ~ To see real beauty you must look with your heart ~ |
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maeve Member
since 2001-08-01
Posts 139In the Outback |
vandana, thank you for reading this. Mysteria, my Irish heart and soul longs to go there too. I just need someone to go with. Maeve Take me home to Erin's shores, to where my heart roams free. [This message has been edited by maeve (edited 08-08-2001).] |
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