Deb Kelly Poet Rhyme

Homeward Bound

Homeward Bound

I didn’t know, for it didn’t show for so many years.
The slowing steps, the memory gaps
The creeping years gone by.
Then one day, it came my way
The mirror doesn’t lie
It’s that woman whose wrinkles keep coming
Asking where and when, and why.
Memories fade, eyes become glazed
Only secret thoughts remain
When age overtakes us, and families forsake us,
What is left to gain?
Then bright lights meet us, and loving arms greet us,
And then we are home again.
©Deborah Kelly
July 15, 2013

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Bj Legros Kelley July 24, 2021 at 7:17 PM This is so deep, and sad, yet hopeful at the ending. I can so totally relate to your poem, it put words to the aches many of us carry in our hearts. I love the ending so much, because in that is our hope. The last line becomes more and more deeply the comfort with each passing year. I love this poem.

Andy Chunn June 17, 2021 at 8:00 PM Very nicely done. The message is clear and moving. Good writing. Thank you.

Beryl Edmonds May 25, 2021 at 8:28 AM Deb this poem is moving for me too, brings back some sad memories of the past. Such a sad subject so well written… Belle

Jan Allison May 20, 2021 at 3:49 PM i have a huge lump in my throat reading this touching piece, very well penned, into my faves for so many reasons:-) hugs Jan xx