The Homecoming

Places, faces

Familiar races

Many smiles

Warm hugs

Teary eyes

In the country

I call my home.

Soft caresses

Curious glances

Friendly embraces

Hot cups of tea

Empty suitcases

In the country

I call my home.

The art of gifting

The art of giving,

Of forgiving

A part of living

A part of loving

In the country

I call my home

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Stresses of travel

Lack of sleep,

Of time and distance

Lost or gained

I forget to complain

In the country

I call my home.