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It is elevating to retrace my footsteps
 In the direction of the mountains,
 To gaze at the new fallen snow,
 To witness the glistening of icicles
 And how they form in the sun -
 In my spirit I have returned home,
 I fathom my journey at this moment,
 And it ensued into a long-lasting one.
 I appear as before in outward view,
 A few more lines, a few more pounds,
 A softened heart, I wear no mask,
 And childlike notions—I allocated—
 I outgrew.
 In my own right on a midsummer night,
 In my sentiment—mountains reminiscent of,
 My muse arising depositing poetry at task.
 By way of a pen—my contemplation
 Obtaining shape,
 My face against the wind,
 My essence engaged in words realigned,
 Together with a stillness of reason
 And spirit unconfined,
 Mysterious language assembling,
 Selected in the same way
 As a trusted friend,
 In my spirit I have returned home.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2012

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Andresen Avatar
June 9, 2012 at 11:32 AM
Home sweet home.....you miss it Kathleen. - Very touching and good written. - oxox love Anne-Lise
Brown Avatar
June 8, 2012 at 8:08 AM
A beautiful day full of sunshine and good cheer. I am so happy to be able to read your poetry this morning Kathleen. I wish you a weekend of sunshine and joy and hope you continue to find the inspiration to continue your writing. Will be back reading come Monday I hope. Love, Carol
Stevens Avatar
June 9, 2012 at 11:15 AM
Thank you very much Carol!! Your words are always encouraging. Have a great week-end!!
Palmer Avatar
June 7, 2012 at 6:45 PM
wow,seemed as if you miss home,nice write Kathleen
Stevens Avatar
June 9, 2012 at 11:15 AM
Thank you Richard!!
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