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Coming Home

Just around the bend in the the road

lies my home away from home.

It remains standing still for me

wherever I may roam.

 

I've been out on my own,

been to many different places

but my home remains the same

with familiar smiling faces.

 

I am welcomed with open arms

no matter how long I've been away.

My roaming time is over

for now I think I'll stay.

 

I can breathe a little freer

and love a little brighter.

My smile is much bigger,

my heart is even lighter!

 

Just around the bend in the road

lies my one and only home.

I heard it crying out for me

and no longer will I roam.

Author notes

I am moving home after fifteen years of being gone. I hit a certain point in the road and I could breathe again. I think that says it all.

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  • Hebz
    September 21, 2007

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    There ain't no place like home

    Very wonderful penning

    Thnx for ur entry & Best of Luck

    GloriousGift
    Heba


  • dixiebme
    June 19, 2007

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    Outstanding write. Home is where the heart is you know and it sounds like you really appreciate your home. Keep writing from the heart, I like.


  • apoeticinjustice gold member
    February 4, 2007

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    very well said....I know the feeling you describe so well. You are never more "YOU" than when you are around those friends and family who know you best. Very good read!
    Rory


  • Avalin
    January 23, 2007

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    hi Nicole! I really like this, it's got a really warm feel to it as it reminds me of the cosiness and feel of a loving home. It's very well written, nice rhymes and sweet emotion throughout! Much enjoyed!

    ~Avalin~


  • panegyric ink
    January 21, 2007
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    Endearing write!!!!


  • Piper77
    January 17, 2007

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    This reminds me of the song, "Who says you can't go home?" by Bon Jovi and Sugarland. Good luck on going home. Great write and keep writing!

    *snap*


  • Nature Song silver member
    January 16, 2007

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    Love has saddened your heart. For that i am truly sorry, but sometimes the roots of home are very strong in their calling. Not something to take lightly. I wish you the best in your new adventure returning to home. How I long to see Florence Italy my homeland. I shall return there once again before I die. Nicole, I wish you the best abd good luck in starting over! ~Sie


  • superstition
    January 16, 2007

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    This is a strong and emotional write which holds such beautiful sentiments. I can only relate part way since I'm not on my own just yet, but I can imagine what it would be like. I guess my home away from home would be my grandparent's house at the time being! It's a comfort to be there...a place with open arms and love in all actions. You wrote this nicely and captured a lot within your words. It got me to thinking about things!

  • darkenshadow
    January 15, 2007
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    Excellant

    Love the rhyme in this one. Keep it coming. A beautiful poem.


  • AIias
    January 14, 2007
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    awesome

    i love this so much..


  • Maddogk
    January 11, 2007
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    A nice, almost romantic reflection on moving home.
    A long journey, finally rests at a place of familiar comfort. Breathe deeper, freer and heart re-opens to the glory of a genuine smile. Beautifully written and emotional poen. Nice rhyme too. Flows sensationally.
    Great job Nic. *smile*
    Jeffro


  • Walking shadow
    January 10, 2007

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    It is nice to go home. I miss it. Perhaps that is why I cry for the ocean so often. I was raised by the sea. Miss the fog horn and the storms. I miss lazy days at the beach. Great write.


  • elemental angel
    January 10, 2007
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    Beautiful

    This poem just makes me feel happy, Wonderful expression. I've made my way home a few times over the years and there is no feeling like it. Best of luck in the contest. Thank you for sharing and keep up the great work


  • Eyes Full of Rain
    January 10, 2007

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    This is beautifully written!! it is a hugely sentimental poem which is more than fine by me!! home sweet home!


  • xox-lankan-xox
    January 10, 2007

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    Wow wow wow and just ... wow! I loved this poem. Your a great poet! My poems aren't even close to how good yours is! Where'd you get the idea for this poem? I'm sure you'll win in the contest, this poem is fantastic! Keep up the great work, I will be around to read and comment more on your poems, so until then take care!!


  • Endeavor gold member
    January 10, 2007
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    Very Good

    You created some great feelings

    I like your Authors Comment

    I am happy for you if you have peace

    Like the ending

    Just around the bend in the road

    lies my one and only home.

    I heard it crying out for me

    and no longer will I roam.

    Rick


  • princess 32
    January 10, 2007
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    this is a wonderful write...and words well felt...your expression of coming home is fantastic!!!


  • Maureen silver member
    January 9, 2007

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    Very nicely done!

    Who says you can't go home again? I love the lighthearted way you wrote this..I can feel your joy at the prospect of returning to the place you call home.

    Maureen

  • Rudolf
    January 7, 2007
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    this reminds me of a northern winter day, i don't know why.... it feels like to me. a snowy cold winter day out in the wilderness ,returning to a warm log cabin, fire in the wood stove, the warmth of a good book and a faithful old dog.rudolf

  • luther amy1
    January 6, 2007

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    A good point. Emotional in the sense of feeling the love and welcomeness at home. Nothing like it, thanks.


  • Goldmare
    January 6, 2007

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    This is beautiful. I really like the feeling it gives me. There's no place like home, eh? It's got a great feel and flow, and I love how the last stanza starts the same way as the first. It really ties everything together. I could even see this being sung to music. Or hear it, I suppose. ^^;

    Very well done, and best wishes in the contest!

    Goldmare


  • Dalaney gold member
    January 6, 2007
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    I moved back home from NYC...I know exactly what
    you mean. This says it all, yes, and so much
    more...love, peace, the ability to get back into
    the skin we left behind and to feel the warmth
    of ourselves coming alive...Lane


  • slavelisa
    January 6, 2007
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    Fantastic

    Yes it is wonderful that you know that home is always where they heart is, its great that after so long you can go home and know thats just where you belong

    this was a great write, keep them coming

    lisa


  • Jarrod silver member
    January 6, 2007

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    nice job here.... its cool that you are going back home, hope everything goes well!!! good luck in the contest!


  • ebbandflow
    January 5, 2007

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    Wonderful

    I love it sweetheart!!! Congratulations on both breaking free from your writer's block and moving back home. You know I will miss you dearly, but stand behind you whole heartedly in whatever you do in life. Remember, for Christmas my gift to you was what Rascal Flatts sang... "My Wish" ... go for it, live it, feel it and be at one with it... nothing like going home sweetie... I LOVE YOU!!! Good luck in the contest.

    Tonya


  • soulfultia gold member
    January 5, 2007

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    FABULOUS

    Ohhhh, I am not only excited for you, but this was a fabulous write, insight to you as a person, which you know I love....and, the flow rolled smooth as silk and clearly from deep within your heart and soul. Rhyme and rhythm were awesome and when I get to Indy...you better darn well stop and say hello still! ha!

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