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Final Destination - A bit of Texas for ya'll
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Final Destination - A bit of Texas for ya'll |
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Kevo Member
since 2004-06-02
Posts 466Navarro County, Texas, USA 
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Final Destination This gravel road welcomes me at the edge of reality where I find freedom at last. Uncut grass sways seductively, rolling to and fro’ while bluebonnets and Indian-paints waive me in, contented with bowing in my sweet Evening breeze while shadows foray the landscaped planter my wife so deftly tends. Beleaguered sun Succumbs to hues of scarlet, amber, and orange as it slowly sinks below the mighty line of oaks that line the edge of my world. Silver light drapes the weary roof ahead of me, but cannot cast darkness upon this door that beckons me home again. The porch light… On again. Sunlight given a another chance as my second wind courts the widening smile playing upon this weathered face. …Paused on my porch. …Fumbling for keys. …My wife deathly afraid someone has stolen my skin. “It’s only been 14 hours! It can’t be him!” I ponder the day’s events as I push open the door. The battles of the day waged And for what? My son rushes me Wrapping my legs In his eager arms He peers up to his Gentle giant “Up. Up.” I pick him up Smell his hair Kiss his cheek And say, “I Love You.” “Love you, too.” He stays still Only for a moment As he studies My weary eyes. My wife behind him Glowing in the amber Light of scented candles And love dancing upon Chocolate drop eyes. My eldest slips by With a nod and a wave While he contemplates Teenage tragedies At the end of the phone line. He smiles quickly Never missing a word. “For what?” I ask again. The answer is right in front of me. “For them.” This home that beckons my evening’s return is simply my refuge that shields me from the toil which endeavors to rule me. It draws me in And shelters me from these trials of merciless conformity. This is my home, my final destination. Copyright, Kevin V. Reese, 2004 |
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Kahlil Senior Member
since 2003-04-12
Posts 1881 |
Wow! Fabulous imagery, everything you love. Home and family, your place of rest and love. Excellently penned, sir, you have great heart. ~K~ |
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iliana Member Patricius
since 2003-12-05
Posts 13434USA |
Sounds like a bit of heaven to me! |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Fantastic...James |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Texas looks good on you, Sir... very good. So do your 100 posts! |
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Aimster Member Elite
since 2000-02-19
Posts 4297Charlotte, NC |
wonderful wonderful write, this was full of such richness and warmth..i like the "story" you told--this was truly brilliant. take care, amy  "When life gives you sorrow, may you experience the spirit of laughter" |
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2dalimit Member Elite
since 2000-02-08
Posts 2228Mississippi coast |
Yup! This is what we live for. Great write. Thanks, Melton |
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JL Member Ascendant
since 2004-04-01
Posts 6128Texas, USA |
Now that’s a piece of Texas anyone can really enjoy. Thanks for the imagery! JL She said: ”You look cute in the dark.” |
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Corinne Member Ascendant
since 1999-10-28
Posts 5167state of confusion |
Kevin, gives Texas a welcoming eye! And a magical family, full of love. You are a lucky being! Corinne |
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Susan Member Ascendant
since 2004-03-27
Posts 5104walking the surreal |
Such sweet pleasure and warmth in this. It is as if you welcomed us into your home. Simply lovely -- SusanP.S. I hail from a long line of Texans. My Mama always counted herself a Texan first, though she spent many a year traveling all over this country. The whole of the Universe resides within each individual heart. |
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Ladycat 
since 1999-07-05
Posts 782At the edge and a doorway,TX |
From one transplant Texan to a Texan: "Welcome home!" That was a wonderful piece. I enjoyed that so much. I think that I will have to save it to get that great coming home image again. Love, Ladycat Farewell my forever friend, may safe journeys in life always lead you home. |
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Kevo Member
since 2004-06-02
Posts 466Navarro County, Texas, USA |
Thank you for all your kind replies. Yes, I love my home, Texas, and above all my family. I am, as you said, a very, very, lucky man. Warm wishes and regards to all of you, always. Your poetic friend, Kevin |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
"Home." You just wrote "home" in every language m'friend. beautiful, and just reading it I felt warm and safe. |
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Beki Senior Member
since 1999-09-15
Posts 1569Newport Beach, CA, USA |
I have never read a more beautiful testament to the idea of HOME - this is wonderful, even if it is Texas  Actually, Texas has suddenly become important in my life...a possibility I never considered before...you make it sound almost inviting to this die hard california beach girl |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
neat write...very touching |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
This home that beckons my evening’s return is simply my refuge that shields me from the toil which endeavors to rule me. It draws me in And shelters me from these trials of merciless conformity. How very beautiful! *S* You've painted a beautiful picture of this state I live in... even as you reminded me why it's a residence but not home for me. *S* Excellent write!! |
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