Just one home

As I toss and turn. Peace found no return. Everyday I would run fast, trying to avoid the memories of the past. Some things I wish I could change but it was out of range. And so I returned to the broken house. In the house were broken souls, lost souls and tormented souls. The house was governed by rules, and little did they know about the clues. And yet you are our home. Our pillar of support when we stand alone. Till time takes away our youth, and the inevitable growth out of your hands. With the uncertainty of where the sole of our feet lands. At the moment I knew we always guided towards the light. Even in our darkest night.

Author's Note

I've been thinking about what happens to foster care children once they leave.

Reviews

[Ern M. Yoshimoto]

almost every home can feel like this. and any happy home can become like this on a dime. our comfort and happiness is never guaranteed. many people run fast and drowning themselves in work or other pursuits trying to escape the past. 'And yet you are here.' while the text doesn't explain who 'you' is, i thought of the Buddha, and the guiding light the Dharma brings. i hope everyone has some sort of light leading them 'even in their darkest night.'

[MrBlack202]

I really appreciate your review.

[Betty Hermelee]

i find hope among the darkness in your poem…. it’s very hard to chase away those unsettled memories and shadows that seem to follow you….but you seem to have faith that there will be light someday…. i worked with foster kids for 27 years as their advocate and what happens to them varies from success ( as measured by standards ) to utter failure, ending up either homeless or in prison…. some are lucky and get adopted…..
thank you for sharing your piece.
warmly
B🌷

[MrBlack202]

Thank you so much for the review. And in the end hope is all we have.

[Betty Hermelee]

You are very welcome, a pleasure🌷
Warmly, B

[Pryde Foltz]

Some of us take for granted the support a safe and secure home can give. I resonate with the will of your words to grant one to all children. Wonderful write.

[MrBlack202]

Thank you for your kind words.