Heart's Home - pipTalk Forums

How to Join	Member's Area	Private Library	Search	Sanctuary		Login
Main Forums	Discussion	Tech Talk	Mature Content	Archives	A home without a wall, Our haven without ends, A circle we all call Our Family of Friends!

rosepetals25

Member Elite

since 2000-05-31

Posts 3076
PA

0 posted 2002-04-29 11:23 PM

Heart’s Home

I look back and watch
As my place of firsts
Fades away like a dream
So many memories stored
Rise to the surface and I smile
Remembering when I wanted
Nothing more than to get away
Move out from the small town to
Find freedom and excitement

Now I almost wish to stay.
Remembering so many times
That warm my heart and
Bring tears to my eyes
Memories of my first love
Of my first heartache.
Of my first day of school
Of meeting the people who
Would become my closest friends
Memories of family gathering
Around the table at holidays
With enough food to feed
A small country spread out
In front of our anxious eyes
And growling stomachs

I realize I like the small town look
Of a cold winters day
When the snow first falls.
Everything is so perfect and
Filled with quiet beauty
The life that spring brings
As everything begins to waken
Flowers and tree blossoms
Coming to life in a parade of
Sweet scents and splendor
The sunny days of summer.
Hearing children play in twilight
The sun lazily setting softly.
People gathered in small groups
Talking and laughing as they
Make memories to last a lifetime.
Or in the fall, when leaves of
All shades and colors dance
In time with the wind’s harmony

I lean back and close my eyes.
A sigh comes to my lips as I reach
And feel his hand by my side.
I know there are memories waiting
To be made in my new life ahead
With his love guiding me
into a brand new world
A new home is my destination
With the man I love and cherish
Still in the corner of my heart
Home will always be that small town.

I live in a small town in Pennsylvania. I’m leaving soon to move to Texas, which a lot of you know. I am beginning to realize just how much I’m going to miss the town I grew up in.

"My heart is like an open book, for the whole world to read"
- Motley Crue, Home Sweet Home

[This message has been edited by rosepetals25 (04-30-2002 12:33 AM).]

NapalmsConstantlyConfused

Senior Member

since 2001-05-15

Posts 529

1 posted 2002-04-29 11:27 PM

yes but even though you may miss home, you will get used to the way we crazy texans do things - and then your homesickness will be cured the first time you go back and realize that it doesn't pull you as hard as you thought.
besides,
i will keep you happy

-Dave

Duncan
Member Ascendant

since 2001-08-07

Posts 5455

2 posted 2002-04-29 11:38 PM

This poem reminds me of the town I grew up in. I've had many other 'hometowns' since then. They all have their moments. Good luck with everything, Tara!

rosepetals25

Member Elite

since 2000-05-31

Posts 3076
PA

3 posted 2002-04-30 12:04 PM

Dave - Awww

I have no doubt in my mind that you will make the happiest woman in the world. Love you

Ducan - Thank you

And, thank you for reading.

Larry C

Member Patricius

since 2001-09-10

Posts 10286
United States

4 posted 2002-04-30 12:26 PM

Tara,
And you always will. A fond recall indeed.

It's never too late to have a good childhood! Woohoo!

Casanova
Junior Member

since 1999-06-21

Posts 48
Mays Landing NJ

5 posted 2002-04-30 12:47 PM

Hey Rose, I can only Imagine how you feel, The best of luck to you, just don't forget that you have (pip) that will go with you to Texas. lol -Cas

[This message has been edited by Casanova (04-30-2002 12:48 AM).]

JamesMichael
Member Empyrean

since 1999-11-16

Posts 33336
Kapolei, Hawaii, USA

6 posted 2002-04-30 07:11 AM

Nice expression of your feelings...moving can be stressful...but you will make it...James

	⇧ top of page ⇧
All times are ET (US). All dates are in Year-Month-Day format.