Open Poetry #32 |
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Coming Home |
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TerryW Senior Member
since 2000-03-23
Posts 779Louisville, Mississippi, USA ![]() |
Coming Home I grew my wings, and I grew restless, Longing for places I'd never seen; Feeling the urge to explore new wonders, Not knowing how great life had already been. I left my nest, and soared the winds, Soaking up the World like rays of the Sun, I traveled far to exotic places, And soon lost sight of where my journey had begun. I strolled on beaches of pure white sands, Walked through valleys of the deepest green; Listened to the wind on the clearest of days, And been soaked to the bone in the coldest rain. I've met many people along the way, Many friends I made as I roamed, But the more I traveled, the more I saw, The more I began to long for home. I have learned that though the world is big, And there is much to see and do; You must never lose sight of the people you love, And so, my friends, I am coming home to you. ~you reached inside, you touched my heart, and I am all the better for it~ Terry A. Woodson, Jr. |
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MERCURY Member
since 2003-04-16
Posts 190Ireland |
Its always good to go back nice poem |
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Goldenrose Member Elite
since 2003-05-30
Posts 3665 |
Welcome back home....enjoyed reading this poem....thank you... Goldenrose.... May i draw your attention to my post on dday.in announcements and links..if you could write a poem for the allied forces that would be great...thanks once again....Goldenrose..... ''There is no need for temples, no need for complicated Philosophies. |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
Welcome back Terry!! ![]() As you can see there are many new names and faces and many of the old gang too... I sure hope all those beautiful places you traveled to inspired you...I look forward to reading your new work. Great to have you back with us. ![]() I love you more the further I go ... |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Welcome Home Terry! A beautiful post you have gifted us with as well. I look forward to reading more of your work... and should check the Archives to see what others I may have missed. ~Smiles & Hugs, Nancy~ ~ Trace my body with your words, |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
![]() Welcome home, Terry! |
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Marge Tindal![]() ![]() ![]() ![]()
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
HeySweets~ ![]() I am SO GLAD you followed the map home~ Enjoyed the wonderful email ... the adorable poetic greetings and thank you for the picture ... Awwww ! This is a marvelous coming home *gift*, Terry~ No matter how far you think you roam ... these outstretched arms will guide you home~ ![]() *Huglets* for your day~ ![]() You made mine by dropping in~ ![]() ~*Marge*~ ~*When the heart grieves over what it has lost, |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
Dear friend, with warm embraces we welcome you home ![]() |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Hip, hip, hip, hooray! Terry is back and here to stay! Loved your poem and the inherent message! Also admire your sense of adventure! Warm, welcoming back hugs, Linda |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
a touching write welcome back dear ![]() |
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TerryW Senior Member
since 2000-03-23
Posts 779Louisville, Mississippi, USA |
Thank you so much everyone! I is sooooo good to be back! I missed you all so much! Love to everyone! ~you reached inside, you touched my heart, |
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Corinne Member Ascendant
since 1999-10-28
Posts 5167state of confusion |
Welcome back Terry! A lovely poem! Corinne |
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iliana Member Patricius
since 2003-12-05
Posts 13434USA |
Terry, what a really, really nice poem. Having lived away from the small community I grew up in, I surely do identify with this. |
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MGROVES![]() ![]()
since 2004-02-01
Posts 3802california |
enjoyed this |
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Suetang Member Ascendant
since 2001-03-07
Posts 5187Melbourne, Australia |
Wow, Terry! This is the third poem of yours I have read today and I must say, I am very impressed. "Love alone is capable of uniting human beings in such a way as to complete and fulfil them, for it alone takes them and joins them by what is deepest in themselves" Take care......Sue I am in motion |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
And this is life...James |
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Susan Member Ascendant
since 2004-03-27
Posts 5104walking the surreal |
Nothing as sweet as home, as wonderful as adventures are. Truly enjoyed reading this. Smiles -- Susan The whole of the Universe resides within each individual heart. |
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Saunni Senior Member
since 2000-07-11
Posts 1777West Virginia |
I love your title! Great write! ![]() Sauni:)The Only Time I See The Sun Is When I'm Within That Vanilla Breeze.The Only Time I'm One With The Sun Is When He Shelters Me From The Rain. |
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