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Coming Home

The journey's been long,
bones ache, I'm weary.
Remained steadfast, strong,
even when leery.

Many trials faced,
I have overcome.
All my fears erased,
left me brave, fearsome.

For myself I searched,
deep inside my soul.
Now I sit here perched,
I'm in full control.

Last mile the longest,
I no longer roam.
I am the strongest
and I'm coming home.


© All rights reserved
April 13, 2007

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This piece is also for my group entry in The Titles Challenge Group.

Picture courtesy of; http://www.danheller.com/images/California/Marin/Headlands/winding-road-headlands-big.jpg

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  • LionessK silver member
    April 27, 2007

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    A very beautifully piece.. full of meaning. Leaves me with a peaceful feeling. Thank you for sharing your words and message.


    ~Kristy


  • Amera gold member
    April 16, 2007

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    Another perfect quatrain with an abab rhyme structure to complement the smooth flow. The image is right on target as I read the poem and look at the picture; my bones ache too.

    Love,
    Amera


  • Rianna Bear
    April 15, 2007

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    very beautiful and full of soo much self control! keep that head high...and embark on the journey!

    lovely!!!


    rianna


  • SMario15
    April 14, 2007
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    nice poem Joyce


  • Puppydog gold member
    April 14, 2007

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    INSPIRING AND BEAUTIFUL!

    You have said the things that we must keep true to, to never give up no matter how hard the journey might be, for at the end we will find our strenght and will have become such that we can never be defeated by anything again.


  • bluejeans51
    April 13, 2007

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    that what an excellent poem there (sob so LOL! Good luck with the contest.


  • Disturbed Prodigy
    April 13, 2007

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    this kind of reminds me of a poem i have written you have done a great job on this, keep it flowing and good luck in the contest. you did a great job on this.


  • catz Moderators member
    April 13, 2007

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    A superb job of expressing your journey through life, its trials and triumphs
    This piece carries a strong message for all of us who may fear thinking of our own personal end time.
    I like the way you've put it into perspective with this meaningful, triumphant write

    Good job, and I wish you the best in the contest

    love and
    Dee


  • going nowhere
    April 13, 2007

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    Overcoming trials takes a lot out of a person, but comes out stronger in the end. Well done...and gosh, that looks like a scary path home!


  • CitrineSunrise silver member
    April 13, 2007

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    A strong poem that shows with maturity comes wisdom. I know your journey has traversed some hills and valleys this past year and I am happy that you see the light at the end of the tunnel. How's that for mixing metaphors. lol. Peace. Liz

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