Homecoming

(Dedication: For Clara's homecoming) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Across the sea where love awaits: My heart and soul knows what will be; My life story here at the gate, Part of a whole with love I see. For the last time a fond look back: This home away from my true home; Heed vivid chimes of study stack, End of fine play with tact and tomes. From down under, two years have flown: Friends from school trip to these old shores; Feel strange wonder with faces grown, Glimpse one last grip from heartfelt core. I fly away now homeward bound: Heart and soul yearn for waiting arms; No whys or hows leave foreign grounds, My love I've earned my self-styled charms. In just a while, a touchdown flair: My love awaits for me right here; My soul now styles a feisty fare, At Changi's gate to greet fond cheer. Home is a place where heart feels light: All journeys end with lovely touch; Yes time and space exult grand sight, With lover friend to hold as such. Leon Enriquez 21 December 2016 Singapore