Kim Merryman Poet Free verse

Coming Home

A weary soldier saw her,
a blue-eyed angel holding up a sign:
"WELCOME HOME DADDY",
large letters scrawled in red crayon.
After months in the desert,
this soldier had found his oasis.

1/22/22
for Line Gauthier's
Bite-sized #33 contest

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Panagiota Romios April 28, 2022 at 9:03 AM A fave, Kim. I second John’s comments. Great job! Yours, Pangie

John Watt April 14, 2022 at 10:30 PM Really heartwarming. Love the desert/oasis imagery. Wonderful story told in only 6 lines ~ John

Swetha Vangaveti March 3, 2022 at 9:41 AM Especially the last two lines- they're WOW!! Loved the write.

Bill Baker March 1, 2022 at 11:53 PM I remember coming back from the war and seeing my wife and little girl at the airport. Your poem brought those pleasant memories back. Thank you, Kim Smiles ~ Blessings, Bill

Anne E Sangster - K February 27, 2022 at 5:52 AM A beautiful and heartfelt tribute to soldiers coming home. Well done Kim. Cheers Anne :-)

Vincent Flannery February 23, 2022 at 1:28 PM Very nice and touching poem Kim. Such a wonderful subject with words that let our hearts see the joy of this wonderful reunion! Great job!!

Connie Marcum Wong February 2, 2022 at 7:38 AM This poem warms the heart Kim. It is very difficult for a parent to be away from their children because of missing them so much while they are growing so fast. A beautiful poem. Blessings xxoo

M. L. Kiser January 30, 2022 at 5:37 PM So sweet of a homecoming; beautifully done.

Terry Flood January 27, 2022 at 3:25 PM I’m a big old bloke man, so no tears from me, no not one. I do have something in my eye though. Smashing heart wrencher, Kim. Terry

Gary Radice January 27, 2022 at 2:36 AM I echo all the sentiments expressed by Soupers below. Lovely write. Cheers - Gary

Joseph May January 24, 2022 at 11:26 AM Beautiful write Kim, best wishes

Judy Ball January 23, 2022 at 2:53 PM Oh I do so love this. A fave for me. God Bless, JB

Sotto Poet January 23, 2022 at 8:40 AM Kim, you've written a beautiful piece. It brings joy to the heart. Best wishes for the contest. Kindest regards

Craig Bowden January 23, 2022 at 4:07 AM Beautiful. Just beautiful. Best of luck in your contest. This is a winner in my book.

Gershon Wolf January 22, 2022 at 8:37 PM So poignantly penned, Kim. Warms the heart. Joy and Love, Gershon