I always knew one day I would
Return to the scene of my childhood
To see old friends and familiar faces
Revisit long forgotten, secret places

The air raid shelter where we had our camp
The wicket that doubled as a gas lamp
Prestons orchard where I climbed the trees
Ripping my first pair of long pants & skinning my knees

Dad's Old Wolsey in the drive
Long lost loved ones still alive
Ye Old Rope & Anchor pub I went in with my mates
The terminus bus shelter where I took my dates

Abbey's field where I had my first kiss
(Hunter's barn....Sheer bliss!)
The assembly room in my old school
The playground where I'd act the fool

Now I'm fast approaching 57
The last time I stood here
I was just turned 11

How strange it is now to see
My childhood home door closed to me
I still feel as thought the right is mine
To wander in at any time

And yet to see a stranger there
Sitting in my Father's chair
Would cause me pain, I shan't deny
Without my Mother standing by

I cannot help but feel somehow
This was once my home so still is now
Oh God how I wish I had the face
To knock and ask if by there grace

I might just for one minute be
At home once more with Mum & Dad for tea
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