I'll Be Home

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VDs9dUjQz58 Here's a link to my you tube channel where I read my poetry.

Life is a series of tiring verbs
as I wade through the
ashes of orchids.
I'm a vagabond with
a ragged soul
coming for you hard on
a lonesome road.
I float aimless,
like an acorn in
a mountain stream.
The death of dreams smells
like autumn leaves,
lonely as driftwood.

Home is not going to be
a white door at the
end of a sidewalk.
It's bigger and broader,
and can't fit behind a
fence and walls.
It will always be the
sum of my
memories and longings.

Home is walking the streets,
hand in hand,
with our son on my shoulders.
Home is lying in
the grass with your
fingers in my beard, and hope
oozing from your blue eyes.
It's eating sushi and laughing at
our accidental touch of hands,
reaching together for
the last California roll;
avocado safe at
a sun-dappled table.

I'm drifting lost on
a southern wind.
When I'm with you again,
wherever that is,
I'll be home.

Author's Note

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Reviews

[Marie]

A finely penned poem filled with longing for someone so special and to be home with her and your son. You have named many different kinds of home in your poem, Thomas. For a homeless person is may simply be the pavement they sleep on. The old adage tells us that "Home is where your heart is", but I think it is anywhere one is happy. A haunting write with excellent depiction to complement the words. Thought provoking and insightful also. Lovely work! Thank you for sharing, Thomas...

[Thomas W Case]

Thank you so much, Marie. I appreciate it.

[Marie]

Most welcome always, Thomas...

[Pete]

they say that home is where the heart is. touching to say the least. heartfelt words and imagery. brilliant work.

[Thomas W Case]

Thank you, Pete, much appreciated.

[Chris]

THIS one ...well, I'm "wordless"; and that doesn't happen often. This one is so like my own thoughts of what "home" is for me. Home is wherever I am at that instant - place OR within memories of "moments". Very well said...

[Thomas W Case]

Thank you, Chris. I appreciate it.

[Marlon Ferguson]

Lots of imagery here. Evocative and well-written piece that summons a longing for home I am sure everyone has felt.

[Thomas W Case]

Thank you, Marlon. I appreciate it.

[red93]

Nice Work Thomas, this Piece has an existential yearning and nostalgia that draws the Reader in. Excellent ✨️✨️✨️✨️✨️

[Thomas W Case]

Thank you so much. I appreciate it.

[JessyJacob]

Hi Thomas.
Everyone dreams to be at home. May your path be trouble free to reach home. We wishwe make it to home soon.

Jessy jacob
With love.

[Thomas W Case]

Thank you very much.

[Poetic_Vixen]

This line has its own romance, 'I am home with you where we might be in this grey world,' simply loved this thoughtfully weaved poem on true meaning of love showcasing how they shine in the simplest moments of our life!

[Thomas W Case]

Thanks. I appreciate you.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

This is like a great daydream. a happily ever after life that proves home is where the heart is.
j.

[Thomas W Case]

I appreciate it.