Headed Home

There is a mist 
on the waters 
    As the ocean laps 
against the shore we 
     realize it is time 
for our journey to begin
   The ship in the harbor 
stands tall
   It will take us 
beyond this vale of tears 
   to a land where 
stories have no endings 
  It will take us 
      over the sundering sea
to a place seemingly foreign to us 
    yet one we actually know well 
    in the deep recesses of our heart
  As we board the ship 
we experience a bittersweet 
   moment
We will miss the joys of Middle Earth
    but we hear the call of Elvenhome
and we know it is time to forsake mortal lands 
Time to head to the place which is our real home 
     Time to head to Elvenhome
Copyright © | Year Posted 2014

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Merritt Avatar
July 26, 2014 at 2:27 PM
I loved the books ; I loved the movies ; and I love these poetic words which bring me back to a better place.
A   Avatar
July 25, 2014 at 5:43 PM
I hope you find your home in the most welcomed atmospheres. A fine poem my friend. I am sure the journey will not stop there.... hugs..Linda
Allison Avatar
July 25, 2014 at 10:34 AM
You took us on a magical mystical journey. Great write. Hugs jan xx
Dietrich Avatar
July 24, 2014 at 8:45 PM
hi, again, Matt, Started reading this one and realized I had seen it. Let me see if I missed the one previous to this one. I think not!
Kendrick Avatar
July 24, 2014 at 5:16 PM
Interesting work..I am closer now than many but we never know..Enjoyed reading your work today..I am the grandmother who does cook some and saves some recipes but most of the time I will try something and like it then try to duplicate it with what I have on hand...Thanks again for the visit...Sara
Deschler Avatar
July 22, 2014 at 9:53 PM
Sounds like a wonderful place to call home! As I read your poem, I found myself lost within these enchanting words! This is truly a fantastic write, Matthew!
Dietrich Avatar
July 22, 2014 at 4:58 PM
would love to visit this misty realm which you bring to life here, Matt.
Bauer Avatar
July 22, 2014 at 3:17 PM
nice one, matthew! i love the line about "the land where stories have no endings."
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