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Writing for this contest has been my biggest challenge since I joined soup. Please listen to the music at the same time as reading the poem. The timing of the music with the lyric is very important.

<b>PLEASE LISTEN TO THE MUSIC WHILST READING THE POEM

http://sonichits.com/video/homeward_bound/William_Joseph

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oen6UAyn3qk</b>

<em><center>[start at 25 seconds in]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oen6UAyn3qk

http://sonichits.com/video/homeward_bound/William_Joseph

Originally penned on 18th November 2015

Poem written to accompany the melody of Homeward Bound - William Joseph

Poets notes - I am not at all musical and can't read music and writing this poem was particularly challenging and is probably the poem I am most proud of. In total it took me about 4 days to write until I was happy to post it

Previous Contest: Homeward Bound
Sponsor: Craig Cornish
Awarded 3rd Place and Poem of the Day

Submitted to Strength Thru Adversity Poetry Contest judged on 4/2/19 - poem was given an n/a

Now submitted to NA re-run Poetry Contest Sponsored by John Hamilton

Homeward Bound


I‘d have climbed the highest mountain
I’d have swum the deepest sea
Just to see your face my darling
This was just a dream for me


How the years they have flown by
Since you left my heart to break
I was left with such a longing
Of the love you did forsake


We had talked about our future
That together we’d grow old
You got charmed by another
And you left our happy home


I am old and I am weary 
And my hair is streaked with grey
Just to see your face my darling
This is all that I can pray


Many years I tried to find you
But my search it was in vain
You’d got married and had children
And you’d changed your maiden name


I’d have climbed the highest mountain
I’d have swum the deepest sea
Just to win you back my darling
It was never meant to be


Now I’ve found you live in heaven
And are free to love once more
All I pray that when my time comes

You’ll be waiting at the door
You’ll be waiting at the door

Copyright © Jan Allison | Year Posted 2015

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July 15, 2017 at 11:56 AM

I know I had commented on this back when you wrote for my contest but it was deleted when I closed my account for a while. Truly inspired and worthy of a win in the contest.

July 15, 2017 at 12:05 PM

Thanks Craig:-) I found the contest such a challenge and was so delighted to get placed in your contest. I found the music so inspiring. I hope folks can see there is more to me than someone who just write poop poetry:-) hugs Jan xx

May 21, 2017 at 12:17 PM

beautiful yet sad ...Congrats on your win Jan

May 21, 2017 at 12:32 PM

I would love to hear my lyrics set to the music and sung with a lilting Irish accent:-) hugs jan xx

October 10, 2016 at 10:03 PM

"I’d have climbed the highest mountain I’d have swum the deepest sea Just to win you back my darling It was never meant to be" Jan, really, this is simply beautiful and for the rest I am speechless xx7 and fav

October 11, 2016 at 2:16 AM

I'm so so glad you like this one Darren it is very special to me - it took me many days to write and was an incredible challenge as I am not musical at all but I love listening to music:-) hugs jan xx

November 23, 2015 at 6:17 PM

Do Great minds think alike or was this that kind of a sad tune---Jan you did great and I'm proud to share 3rd place with you

November 24, 2015 at 1:04 AM

we went on a similar theme Jerry - I adored the music still have it buzzing in my head:-) hugs Jan xx

November 22, 2015 at 6:47 AM

What effort, my dear! And oh how that effort paid off, I can hear and feel this lovely song. I see you won and I can well see why. Congratulations ... CayCay

November 22, 2015 at 10:42 AM

Thanks CayCay overall it took me about 4 days to get this to a stage I was happy to post - I wouldn't change a single word - i love the emotions I have portrayed - undying love:-) hugs jan xx

November 21, 2015 at 6:50 PM

Congrats on your POTD and your awesome win, Jan! This is so lovely. hugs!

November 21, 2015 at 6:52 PM

Thanks Kim it is THE poem i am the most proud of writing:-) hugs jan xx

November 21, 2015 at 10:18 AM

Congratulations on POTD and the lovely lyrics. I will later connect to 'you tube' and listen to it when I return home. Hugs // paul

November 21, 2015 at 1:49 PM

Well done, Jan! It was no easy job, I can tell you. Loved the music...lovely and inspiring. Wish I'd had the time to take part in this contest! Hugs // paul

November 21, 2015 at 10:33 AM

Thanks Paul - I know you will appreciate how tough this challenge is to someone who isn't musical - I am so proud of what i wrote:-) hugs Jan xx

November 21, 2015 at 1:12 AM

Congratulations Jan a lovely lyric to accompany a wonderful tune....Seren

November 21, 2015 at 3:04 AM

Thanks Seren:-) hugs Jan xx

November 20, 2015 at 11:43 PM

Beautiful lyrics and emotional tempo! Congrats for your amazing art and win Jan! ;-)

November 21, 2015 at 3:04 AM

Thanks Teddy I am so so happy:-) hugs Jan xx

Rizwana Bhurani

November 20, 2015 at 11:22 PM

Such a wonderful composition ....m dumbstruck with a sense of awe.,..emotions upto d brim.....good day with a congo

November 21, 2015 at 3:03 AM

Thanks Rizwana:-) hugs jan xx

Dr. Upma A. Sharma

November 20, 2015 at 11:06 PM

Congrats on ur awesome win with these superb lyrics Jan!

November 21, 2015 at 3:03 AM

Thanks Dr Sharma:-) hugs Jan xx

Red Barchettadrive

November 20, 2015 at 11:04 PM

Jan! How heart rending! Congrats on all honors bestowed on this awesome set of lyrics. Wasn't too easy was it? Was much fun to write to that youtube video.

November 21, 2015 at 3:03 AM

It is the toughest challenge I have ever undertaken here:-) Thanks for the lovely comment :-) hugs jan xx

November 20, 2015 at 10:11 PM

Jan congratulations on your win!

November 21, 2015 at 3:02 AM

Thanks Michael:-) hugs Jan xx

November 20, 2015 at 8:05 PM

good one. SKAT

Rhonda Johnson-Saunders

November 20, 2015 at 7:42 PM

I'm back with my double congratulations, Jan! Way to go....you deserve it!! Hugs, Rhonda

November 21, 2015 at 3:02 AM

Thanks Rhonda:-) hugs Jan xx

November 20, 2015 at 2:29 PM

Jan, you took your time and it was challege. But all of your work put you in the winner's circle. Congratulations on your win it was well deserved:-) Alexis 7

November 20, 2015 at 2:31 PM

Thanks Alexis I am absolutely delighted:-) hugs Jan xx

November 20, 2015 at 1:55 PM

Congrats Jan,flows so well with the music. DMB

November 20, 2015 at 2:13 PM

Thanks DMB:-) hugs Jan xx

November 20, 2015 at 1:49 PM

Enjoyed reading your work..I am sure that it would be very good set to music..Thanks fro stopping by..Gl in contest..Sar

November 20, 2015 at 1:50 PM

Thanks Sara:-) hugs Jan xx

November 20, 2015 at 1:28 PM

Congratulations Jan. I have some catching up to do. Crazy hours at work have started

November 20, 2015 at 1:32 PM

Oh dear Tim do look after yourself my friend:-) hugs jan xx

November 20, 2015 at 1:09 PM

Congrats Jan on POTD what an accomplishment, you don't write lyrics? I think you do so well. For me lyrics are easy the poetry I'm still learning.JDH

November 20, 2015 at 1:19 PM

Thanks for the lovely comment John - I have never tackled anything like this before so was well out of my comfort zone:-) hugs jan xx

November 20, 2015 at 1:07 PM

Jan such beautiful words to go with the music! Congrats on your nice win and accomplishment, and also for your poem being chosen as POTD! Hugs, Sandra

November 20, 2015 at 1:18 PM

Thanks Sandra I am like the cat that got the cream today:-) hugs jan xx

November 20, 2015 at 12:57 PM

Jan! This poem is absolutely beautiful! Great work!! (:

November 20, 2015 at 12:59 PM

Thanks Amanda I am so so proud of it:-) hugs Jan xx

November 20, 2015 at 12:25 PM

Back to congratulate you on well deserved POTD!!! Hugs

November 20, 2015 at 12:27 PM

Thanks Arthur I got a 3rd place in the contest too - I am delighted:-) hugs jan xx

November 20, 2015 at 11:20 AM

I am happy Craig loves it,what a worthy reward is the win? Congrats my friend...hugs

November 20, 2015 at 11:28 AM

Getting reads and comments and knowing people like my poem is the best thing Kayod5 am happy to place in the contest:-) hugs Jan xx

Marilyn Williams

November 20, 2015 at 11:11 AM

Beautifully written though unable to hear the music. Congrats for you POTD.

November 20, 2015 at 11:14 AM

Oh Marilyn that is a shame you couldn't hear the two together - if you google the link you should be able to find it :-) hugs jan xx

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