John A'Hern Poet Free verse

Notes About The Poem

Bridge to Bridge is based on our travels back on visits to the country of our birth, Wales. We view the Sydney Harbour Bridge as we leave Australia, a silent see you soon. We arrive in the UK and head for Wales by car, the Severn Bridge comes into view, on the other side is Wales. Tears of homesickness, all give way to the enjoyment of our visit. The return journey, the same bridges, the same feelings.

Bridge To Bridge

Memories dance across our minds 
Day to day memories surround
Stand and look at scenery that astounds 
Jolting us into times gone by. 

Family, closely followed by places you visit
Always with our forever friend. 
Other memories jump the queue
Land of your birth waits to welcome you. 

Returning for a visit long overdue 
Journey, long and arduous.
Arrival, brings a smile to our faces
Bridge in view, brings homesick feelings.

Onward, onward, signs point the way
Arrival at birthplace, causes laughter 
Families, friends, all waiting eagerly 
Visits, mealtimes all sorted early. 

Where to start, planning is a pleasure
Visit haunts that were treasures. 
Breathe the air, so joyful to be here 
Now, time to start that fateful journey. 

Where you started childhood
Does the home still exist? 
Always a welcome on your return
Other visits, lots of sadness. 

Stand there looking at concrete and brick ruins
Memory banks start a slide show.
You just sit back as memories wash over you
Voices, laughter, fills the void. 

Faces appear clear as day
If only you could touch and have your say.
Time to turn and walk away
Sadness presses itself upon you.

Bump into long lost friends, hugs, and kisses 
Hold on tight to your forever friend.
Leaving this place, your heart it aches
Back to where your future called.
Another bridge, clearly seen from the air
Your other Country wants to welcome you.

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