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Going Home

I want to visit my parent's home That sits beside the river, I want to sleep in that special room Where the photos were framed in silver. I want to sit in the kitchen At that table made of oak, I will drink coffee with my Dad And laugh at all his jokes. I want to do some shopping Just Mom and I alone She will say to everyone Look, my daughter just came home. I will go and visit my Uncle And he will make me smile With all his latest gossip Now this may take awhile. That home is someone elses now I can't visit anymore, I will never sit on their veranda Or have a key to that front door. What I would give to go back there To see the boats cruise by, Oh please God will you hold me Please hold me while I cry. Lynn Barany

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Phyllis Babcock

Date: 8/27/2011 2:00:00 PM

There is nothing better than going home. I can feel the sadness in your poem. The place that meant so much to you now gone. I think I would sit and cry too if that happened. Hugs phyl

Lynn Hanna Barany
Date: 8/27/2011 2:22:00 PM

Thanks so much for your comment, new to this site I already know it is full of amazing talent and awesome people. Lynn Barany

Ryan Jackson

Date: 8/27/2011 7:53:00 AM

Hello Lynn, cannot believe that I haven't read this piece by you yet! Loved it, as always you produce the most touching inspirational poems!! xx

Lynn Hanna Barany
Date: 8/27/2011 2:20:00 PM

Hi Ryan, Thanks for nice compliment....I do have a few poems stashed away that I have written over the past few years. Thanks for your continued support. Lynn

Constance La France

Date: 8/26/2011 7:04:00 PM

Well, it is me that is crying Lynn, what a sadly beautiful poem, me too dear heart, I would give anything to go home again to those days of pure happiness, that unconditional love, but I only find them down that winding road, their names engraved in stone.. thanks Lynn for taking the time to view my poetry today, I so appreciated that~~

Lynn Hanna Barany
Date: 8/27/2011 2:22:00 PM

Hi Rambling, thanks so much for your comment...it means alot to me. Lynn Barany

Johnny Sumler

Date: 8/26/2011 6:55:00 PM

Wow Lynn you really write deep from with-in and spill everything out in lovely rhyme! Such a beautiful entry and great insert about your uncle and the gossip; laughed my dimples off! Yet a very touching ending to another well written Light Poetry of yours. You certainly are a wonderful writer!

Lynn Hanna Barany
Date: 8/27/2011 2:24:00 PM

Hi Johnny, Thanks so much...I am just starting to read your great poems.....Thanks for your support, I really appreciate it. Lynn Barany