What Keeps Me Here..

Its my home.....For right now... But in my heart it will always be known as my home..

What Keeps Me Here..

I was asked by my love

What is keeping me here

I told him my family

Which they do, I’m here for them

Because where ever I go,

They aren’t going with me…

I didn’t tell him the other reasons

Why this place keeps me here..

I had an answer in my heart

Whenever my heart is dark

And feels like it can’t beat any longer

When I am driving in my car at night

I look in my mirror

And I see what puts light in my heart..

All of the lights in my city

And in between those buildings

Something is always going on

Vegas is known for the top Restaurants

And I am becoming a Pastry Chef in the future

Here is where I need to be for the beauty of food

Sure there is other cities that have the same thing

But that means getting comfortable with a whole new life

I know its selfish of me, but someday the fear will move on

Soon I will be able to move from here

But for right now,

My family, the lights and my dream

Are the ones that are keeping me here..

Reviews

[Wildecat]

Congrats on graduating and on your career. Family and dreams are a very good reason to stay. Nice Write.

[Matthew V. H.]

Yeah, the lights of Vegas and just the life one can have in that City. You my friend are one lucky girl. carson isn't nearly as entertaining, one day i hope to visit that wonderous city of sin again, and when I do, i hope it is just how i remembered.

I can't blame you for wanting to stay. Stay where you are comfortable, stay where you know it best, and stay because you can be selfish all you want. Stay... just because you want to.

[[untitled]]

Very insightful, dear poetic friend . . . yes, it is true, those and that which provide the most comfort and stability is what keeps us here.

That is what has kept me here.

And rare, poetic souls, such as yourself.

Yeah, I'm back. And this time, for keeps.

Beautiful and insightful poem. Honest. True.

That's why you are a favorite poet of mine.

hugs~

Sharla

[C.J.]

nice poem and it is not selfish to try your hardes too keep your family in your life and i think anyone who puts there family in front of all els is a great person (and would be a good pastry chef:) good write and good job!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[darkgurl]

very touching and so heartfelt, this is a wonderful write.

[Laura E. Aranda]

BRAVO
I so so so so so felt this
and this is why I MISS CHICAGO sooooooooo much! OMG
I love this piece....it just strikes a resounding chord in me...anyway, Thanks for asking me to stop by and read this one. It was flawless! Cheers, lea

Ps I have never been to Vegas

[Kiddx]

Soon I will be able to move from here
But for right now,
My family, the lights and my dream
Are the ones that are keeping me here

I like this write alot, it's touching and heartfelt, i like your last stanza here, a very well written write.