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Going Home
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Going Home |
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zippi Member
since 2004-03-31
Posts 56California |
Going back, one tends to feel There’s something to be gained. Picturing, the way it was, Wondering, what remained. Approaching, slowly, fearfully, Too afraid to see, What time, in all its disregard, Has done to memory. The little house, once full of love, That sat upon the hill, Would it be there, could it be there, Will it be standing…still? And if it’s not, What then! Will I be sorry that I came. And what if it and memory Do not come up the same? The gate, ajar, and tilted In an awkward, dangling way. The yard, unkempt, and littered The façade in disarray. But the house is there, Still standing, just beyond the latch, Mom’s kitchen, just the way it was, Though the smells no longer match. Down the hallway, third door to the left, My little, tiny room, Where I played grown-up, in mom’s clothes And wasted her perfume. The house is there, And clearly, still contains my memories You can go home, if in your heart You never loose the keys. www.InnerCirclePublishing.com |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Home is where your heart is! You can take the person out of the home, but you can't take the home out of the person!  Lovely poem ~ and very well understood by this reader... Warm, welcoming hugs, Earth Angel |
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Bonnie j Senior Member
since 2003-06-27
Posts 1588Ohio |
Hi Sis I now live in the house that I was raised in. If my mom would come back she would see a difference, but in some ways still the same. Have a great evening. Love and Hugs Your silly sis Bon-Bon  |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Like this...I've always wanted to go back...reminds me of the movie where the guy went back and a business had been build where his home used to be...James |
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Grover Senior Member
since 2004-01-27
Posts 1967London, ON, Canada |
Very creative-- I really enjoyed this poem. Full of pleasant images. A great write!  |
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Darker Season Junior Member
since 2004-04-01
Posts 48Wisconsin |
Wow, this was a very creative poem. I would never have thought to write about something like this, and to be honest, if I would have, I don't think I could have captured the imagery and emotions of home nearly as much as you did. Great poem and nice rythym. |
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