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Longing for Home


          I'd like to go back to the land fo my birth,
          To take one last look at that dry dusty earth,
          To visit my mother - the first time for years;
          I hope there is time - she's well on in years.

          We'll talk of the past and people gone by,
          And talk of the family; have a small cry.
          For time is now shorter than ever before,
          Some friends have passed on, we'll see them no more.

          There will be some joy as Mum and I chatter
          Of things we have done that don't really matter;
          Of places we've been and of people we've met
          And things left undone that might get done yet.

          The pleasure I'll have from this trip of mine
          Will make me feel happy, like too much good wine,
          For those who I love and have not seen for years
          Will welcome me home with the happiest tears.


Authors note: written at a very low time in my life when I was overseas.I did go home in time to visit my Mum.

Have you ever been totally miserable?

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  • pania gold member
    April 19

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    Yes, Bob, I have been totally miserable, and that is the time when we miss our home the most. This is a nice poem, full of honest emotion and happily realised dreams. It seems we need to go home again, as much as we needed to get away in the first place - funny, isn't it?

    • rbruce gold member
      April 19
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      Thanks Pania, Yes we need to go home, to pay our respects to our elders and renew old friendships. I, for one, just couldn't stay there. My needs had changed too much and the town was the same as when I left.

  • poppa silver member
    February 24

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    Just lovely.....there is no one quite like mum, and fantastic to see you did get back to do that........peace mate..


    • rbruce gold member
      February 24
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      Hi Poppa, yes I did go home in time to make peace with my Mum.Came to my senses at last. Thanks for your comment. Stay well, Bob

  • Elisabeth silver member
    February 24

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    I love this poem of yours, Bob. I too, got back in time, but only just. I feel sad for the ones who didn't. I like your poetry, it comes from the heart. I am so pleased that you are adding some of your more private poems here.
    Love you, Bob. Your Lis.xxxs


    • rbruce gold member
      February 24
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      My love, you know me well. I thank you for the support you have given to get em to write again after so long. Love, Bob

  • Recluse Writer gold member
    February 24
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    No words...Just a and happy you made it in time.
    Tears flowing here mate.
    L


    • rbruce gold member
      February 24
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      Written from the heart. Thank you for shedding a tear.

  • kiwigirljacks gold member
    February 23

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    Oh yes, I've been totally miserable and away from my family (though not by distance, but a different type of exile) and I absolutely know what it's like to long to go back and see them. This was written from the heart and it's just lovely hun! I'm glad you got to go back in time to visit your mum!


    • rbruce gold member
      February 24
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      Families are most important to the older generation. We value the social emotional ties that are there. The young are invincible and indestructable, they can stand alone. I was young once and made the same mistakes as everyone else. I was able to make restitution. Thank you for commenting on this one, it did come from the heart.
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