A Place In My Memory
Those lonely roads lined with touch-me-not's
rain smudged walls and thatched roof tops
long walked paths between the grass
hearty smiling faces that pass
a tiny spec at a distance far
looming high in the clear blue sky
a close glance at the house so dear
with flowers blooming nearby
The coconut trees swaying with the breeze
tranquil river flowing on with ease
fishermen holler and row on
the sun up high its already noon
the cattle rustling in the shed
tired farm hands toiling for bread
the smell of fresh baked rice cakes
and of smoke that emanates
Grannys dear face lit up bright
crooning pleased at my sight
hugged me close enclosed in warmth
i ventured on inside
The familiar room bathed in light
I lay face up on the old cot
ravishing the familiar feel
fading into slumber longed
I wake from a distant dream and ache
pining for the long lost home
however i may move on
for within me my home lives on.
© Nadiya (25 Jan '15)
* Placed 2nd in the contest 'Golden Days' by Rob Carmack on 08 April 2015.
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