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Oh! How I Miss It!
We only get to stop by
for just a little while,
but my need to see and feel
with every piece of me yearning.
…Yearning to be there.
Impatience fills me up
as I get closer to my destination.
I shall let nothing
stand in my way.
I have only sheer determination.
Finally, I am there.
My toes are in the water,
the waves gently licking my calves.
I begin to feel at peace
as I take in my surroundings.
I notice the curled trees
along the coast,
the small scattered rock masses
sharply piercing through the water,
and the vacantness of the endless ripples.
There is one pure white puffy cloud
sitting in the middle of a vast blue sky.
I take a deep breath and
start to ask nature my question,
when my thought is interrupted.
Mother signals it’s time to go,
either with a sharp hand movement
or a painful scream; I don’t know.
I take one last look,
Turn around and walk.
My reluctant trudge is nothing
compared to the disappointment
that’s released in my chest.
If only I could have
just another minute…
Every few steps I must glance back
to try to capture the image
in my head forever.
I don’t know when I’ll be back,
or if my question will ever be answered.
I do not hold any grudge or have any anger
at those who drag me away
from where I belong, my home,
but the pain and longing
will linger until I return.
Someday I’ll be back
to visit my old friend.
My heart won’t be complete
‘till then, and…
Oh! How I miss it!
for just a little while,
but my need to see and feel
with every piece of me yearning.
…Yearning to be there.
Impatience fills me up
as I get closer to my destination.
I shall let nothing
stand in my way.
I have only sheer determination.
Finally, I am there.
My toes are in the water,
the waves gently licking my calves.
I begin to feel at peace
as I take in my surroundings.
I notice the curled trees
along the coast,
the small scattered rock masses
sharply piercing through the water,
and the vacantness of the endless ripples.
There is one pure white puffy cloud
sitting in the middle of a vast blue sky.
I take a deep breath and
start to ask nature my question,
when my thought is interrupted.
Mother signals it’s time to go,
either with a sharp hand movement
or a painful scream; I don’t know.
I take one last look,
Turn around and walk.
My reluctant trudge is nothing
compared to the disappointment
that’s released in my chest.
If only I could have
just another minute…
Every few steps I must glance back
to try to capture the image
in my head forever.
I don’t know when I’ll be back,
or if my question will ever be answered.
I do not hold any grudge or have any anger
at those who drag me away
from where I belong, my home,
but the pain and longing
will linger until I return.
Someday I’ll be back
to visit my old friend.
My heart won’t be complete
‘till then, and…
Oh! How I miss it!
Published 17th Jun 2012
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17th Jun 2012 1:47am
Wonderful capture of the euphoria a child enjoys with the simple awe of nature and the water...and we of passion never lose that sense of anticipation and peace.
Lovely write
Lovely write
17th Jun 2012 1:49am
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