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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


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

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Craig Cornish

Date: 7/15/2017 11:56:00 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.

Jan Allison
Date: 7/15/2017 12:05:00 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

Joseph May

Date: 5/21/2017 12:17:00 PM

beautiful yet sad ...Congrats on your win Jan

Jan Allison
Date: 5/21/2017 12:32:00 PM

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

Darren White

Date: 10/10/2016 10:03:00 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

Jan Allison
Date: 10/11/2016 2:16:00 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

Jerry T Curtis

Date: 11/23/2015 6:17:00 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

Jan Allison
Date: 11/24/2015 1:04:00 AM

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

CayCay Jennings

Date: 11/22/2015 6:47:00 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

Jan Allison
Date: 11/22/2015 10:42:00 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

Kp Nunez

Date: 11/21/2015 6:50:00 PM

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

Jan Allison
Date: 11/21/2015 6:52:00 PM

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

Paul Callus

Date: 11/21/2015 10:18:00 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

Paul Callus
Date: 11/21/2015 1:49:00 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

Jan Allison
Date: 11/21/2015 10:33:00 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

Seren Roberts

Date: 11/21/2015 1:12:00 AM

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

Jan Allison
Date: 11/21/2015 3:04:00 AM

Thanks Seren:-) hugs Jan xx

Teddy Kimathi

Date: 11/20/2015 11:43:00 PM

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

Jan Allison
Date: 11/21/2015 3:04:00 AM

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

Rizwana Bhurani

Date: 11/20/2015 11:22:00 PM

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

Jan Allison
Date: 11/21/2015 3:03:00 AM

Thanks Rizwana:-) hugs jan xx

Dr. Upma A. Sharma

Date: 11/20/2015 11:06:00 PM

Congrats on ur awesome win with these superb lyrics Jan!

Jan Allison
Date: 11/21/2015 3:03:00 AM

Thanks Dr Sharma:-) hugs Jan xx

Red Barchettadrive

Date: 11/20/2015 11:04:00 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.

Jan Allison
Date: 11/21/2015 3:03:00 AM

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

Michael Tor

Date: 11/20/2015 10:11:00 PM

Jan congratulations on your win!

Jan Allison
Date: 11/21/2015 3:02:00 AM

Thanks Michael:-) hugs Jan xx

Skat A

Date: 11/20/2015 8:05:00 PM

good one. SKAT

Rhonda Johnson-Saunders

Date: 11/20/2015 7:42:00 PM

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

Jan Allison
Date: 11/21/2015 3:02:00 AM

Thanks Rhonda:-) hugs Jan xx

Alexis Y.

Date: 11/20/2015 2:29:00 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

Jan Allison
Date: 11/20/2015 2:31:00 PM

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

DM Babbit

Date: 11/20/2015 1:55:00 PM

Congrats Jan,flows so well with the music. DMB

Jan Allison
Date: 11/20/2015 2:13:00 PM

Thanks DMB:-) hugs Jan xx

Sara Kendrick

Date: 11/20/2015 1:49:00 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

Jan Allison
Date: 11/20/2015 1:50:00 PM

Thanks Sara:-) hugs Jan xx

Tim Smith

Date: 11/20/2015 1:28:00 PM

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

Jan Allison
Date: 11/20/2015 1:32:00 PM

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

John Hamilton

Date: 11/20/2015 1:09:00 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

Jan Allison
Date: 11/20/2015 1:19:00 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

Sandra Haight

Date: 11/20/2015 1:07:00 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

Jan Allison
Date: 11/20/2015 1:18:00 PM

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