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*Belabebeautiful*
since 2003-01-03
Posts 696washington, USA |
A time comes in every persons life when they hit the crossroads of adult and child and you realize that you must move out and move on alone, my time is coming up and though just as excited as the next person I'm going to miss here terribly. How I’m going to miss this place Everything here is all that I know All familiar and reassuringly safe The fat black cat stalking through the field Acting just like the panther he’s named after The lovely willow tree, my favorite Standing at least 20 feet tall now Though when we bought it only three And the awesome vine on the side of the garden shed What it is I couldn’t say but breathtaking none the less Oh yes how I will miss it The distant call of crickets and birds In a sweet blissful melody The apple trees in the front the last apple finally fallen off, seasons last fruit And who could forget the bush tree Or the purple lilac that is taller than the house? All will be missed terribly Especially the house, the old 1929 farm house Where endless days were spent reading by the fire Where little girls dreams came true And where countless cooking disasters were made How do I leave all this behind? The sky never looks as blue, anywhere as here The sun never so radiant, the smells never so potent All so homey and real How do I say goodbye? How do I leave knowing that all my dreams And childhood schemes were made the very spot I sit? How do I let go of it all and still retain the memories Of warm summer days and cold winter nights Of first fallen leaves in the fall and first roses in the spring Of first scraped knees and broken hearts Yes, it will be hard to let my home go And my childhood with it And both will be sorely missed Because of you I laugh a little harder, smile a little more, and cry a little less |
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Krawdad Member Elite
since 2001-01-03
Posts 2597 |
B. This IS how you leave and yet don't leave. I return to many places left long ago. The more often your pen goes back, the more often you CAN go back. Enjoy the trips! Kraw' |
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misanthropology Junior Member
since 2004-01-02
Posts 17 |
the nostalgia was well received |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
exciting but yet sad too, I know how this feels...I too have another crossroad coming up, sooner than I may want |
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LngJhnAg Member Elite
since 1999-07-23
Posts 3508Boot+Kitty=Poetry in motion |
This is very poignant, and beautifully written, too. The house wil always be with you. |
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jaicie114 Senior Member
since 2003-09-27
Posts 750On the edge of forever |
Bella... I think Krawdad said it all...with such wondrous and deep images stored in your soul, you will never truly leave. Life is about change and growth...sometimes whether we want it or not. Just relax knowing that you have such miraculous memories that can always be visited to warm your heart. Thank you for this beautiful write...and, good luck in your new memory-making adventures. Love and Light...jc This I know as Truth...we are all Beings of Light. |
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*Belabebeautiful*
since 2003-01-03
Posts 696washington, USA |
Thank you all so much for your warm replys, they mean a lot to me. ~Live and Laugh~ Because of you I laugh a little harder, smile a little more, and cry a little less |
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Suetang Member Ascendant
since 2001-03-07
Posts 5187Melbourne, Australia |
Hello Bella Thank you so much for taking me on a wonderful journey. I could almost smell that beautiful lilac tree (one of my favourite smells). Your heart will never leave the home you grew up in and your heart will only keep growing fonder as the years pass. Hold tightly to your memories for they will always be with you. Take care........Sue I am in motion |
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iliana Member Patricius
since 2003-12-05
Posts 13434USA |
Bela- you will never forget these things -- take it from one who knows. You described perfectly my transition of moving away from home -- we, too, lived in a very old farmhouse with a tall lilac bush, etc., etc.... But, tho you won't forget, there are many more memories to make, yes?! |
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garysgirl 
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
Bella, this is a very beautiful poem, with a touch of sadness felt in it. But, sweetie, you have all these wonderful memories stored in your memory bank.....treasure them and take care of them, because they are precious. You can always return to them whenever you need to.  Hugs  Ethel |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
One day at a time...James |
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