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May 27, 2024 B-type Forms (Inspired by a quote), contest, sponsored by Constance La France

Home Wanderer

" 3. " I have been a stranger in a strange land. " Bible, Exodus 2:22"
Home Wanderer

Long dusty path
Long gone my home
Home miles behind
Home gone  alone
Alone I walk
Alone I seek
Seek new horizons
Seek much more
More joy and love
More happy times
Times not had
Times can't rewind 
Rewind to the past 
Rewind to make a change
Change past mistakes
Change all my wrongs
Wrongs done to me
Wrongs done to all
All those I loved
All them that care
Care about me
Care to wonder where
Where I am going
Where to lay my head
Head full of dreams
Head full of hope
Hope found in strange places
Hope in strange lands
Lands before unknown
Lands where I now am
Am I alone still
Am I a stranger
Stranger where I'm going
Stranger where I've been
Been searching, searching
Been striving, striving
Striving for more
Striving to belong
Belong and be loved
Belong and give love
Love another soul
Love myself enough
Enough of this
Enough is enough
Enough walking now
Enough ye wanderer
Wanderer no-more
Wanderer, a stranger
Stranger … 
No-more …

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Constance La France June 25, 2024 at 7:12 AM Crystol, congratulations on your win in my contest, like your poem and the chosen quote, Constance Crystol Woods June 25, 2024 at 8:07 AM Yay! I'm so glad. Thank you for a thoughtful, challenging contest! I learned a new form that I love. Xo

David Crandall June 9, 2024 at 5:46 PM Nice job, Crystol, taking us along with you on your journey! I can relate to this too. Crystol Woods June 25, 2024 at 8:05 AM Tysm David! Xo

Daniel Henry Rodgers May 28, 2024 at 8:41 AM Dear Crystol, Your poem poignantly explores the search for belonging and love in unfamiliar places. The imagery of a long and dusty path, coupled with the longing for connection, is beautifully evocative. I love how your words capture the essence of the human journey of the universal desire for acceptance and understanding. A very heartfelt piece. - Blessings, My Friend, Daniel Crystol Woods May 28, 2024 at 8:51 AM For some reason, this piece took so much from me! I feel as if I wrote this in hearts blood. Thank you for feeling that effort and connecting with the message. You're a gem Daniel! Xo

Jack Horne May 28, 2024 at 6:31 AM love this unique & thoughtful write - have never seen this form before Crystol Woods May 28, 2024 at 6:55 AM Tysm... my first try at this form... it was challenging but also seemed to write itself!