Thomas Hsi Poet Free verse

I Knew That I Had Come Home

A cobbled path winding lazily through a forest of emerald greens, 
Streaks of sunlight bursting past the canopy of birch wood limbs, 
An aromatic scent lingering between each wooded mile, 
Lost in time, I knew that I had come home. 

A grey-thatched hut with pillars of timber and earthen floor, 
Stoked hard flames crackling fast and warming the potted hearth, 
A sweet melodic song from the parted lips of a sylvan lass, 
Lost in time, I knew that I had come home. 

Like a pair of lambskin mittens against wintered hands, 
Like an embrace of angelic wings folded against waiting arms, 
Like a scented kiss feeding a hungered soul from deep within, 
Lost in time, I knew that I had come home.

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J Hamilton Gist October 4, 2017 at 5:25 PM Makes me wanna be home!

Chris Hagy September 10, 2017 at 9:20 PM I like this ancient lovely write Thomas :) sounds like we share a love for another..."purer" age. Whether it be in the past or the future...I long for that forest too! :) Thomas Hsi September 10, 2017 at 10:44 PM Thank you Chris. I'd love to find that enchanted forest, emerald green with unicorns and fairies. The Fountain of Youth would be a great find!

Priscilla Debby Philip-Usha September 8, 2017 at 6:43 AM Oh sweet home. You made me remember my mother's hut in the middle of the compound in Uyough, Adikpo. This is wonderful! Write more. Thomas Hsi September 10, 2017 at 9:56 PM I'm afraid to ask, but where is Uyough, Adikpo? Thank you for your support. Priscilla is a beautiful name (that was my mother's name).

Teddy Kimathi September 8, 2017 at 5:51 AM You have such an inimitable write, Thomas. You have a great gift! ;-) Thomas Hsi September 10, 2017 at 9:54 PM Thank you Teddy, your comment is very generous.

Old Buck September 3, 2017 at 7:47 PM Thomas: I'm just an old rhymester and really good stuff like this is usually way over my head but this almost made me cry. It is beautiful. Keep these coming. Thanks for sharing your work with all of us on the soup. oldbuck Thomas Hsi September 10, 2017 at 9:53 PM Thank you Old buck for your encouraging words. I'm sure you're capable of writing terrific poetry, and I think you're just too modest.

Holly Bohto August 8, 2017 at 10:01 PM Damn.I like your style in this write. Purely sublime and organically timed. Thomas Hsi August 10, 2017 at 2:24 AM Thank you Holly for reading my poem and leaving a kind comment. I shall look forward to reading your poetry!

Janice Canerdy August 1, 2017 at 8:19 AM This is absolutely beautiful, Thomas. What an appealing picture you've painted! Janice Thomas Hsi August 1, 2017 at 8:28 AM Thank you Janice.

Maria Williams August 1, 2017 at 5:47 AM Like a scented kiss feeding a hungered soul from deep within...What a wonderful line!! I put out a poem yesterday called Halo. That line would have been perfect. Not that I'm going to pinch it dont worry. lol I love your perfect poem....Maria Thomas Hsi August 1, 2017 at 6:11 AM Thank you for your compliment Maria. You really are a favorite poet of mine to read.

Silent One July 31, 2017 at 4:54 PM Wow.. this a good write... Thomas Hsi July 31, 2017 at 7:03 PM Thank you for stopping by and reading my poem, and thank you for the comment.

Becca Teagan July 30, 2017 at 9:41 PM Where is home, with a grey-thatched hut? It sounds lovely. Thomas Hsi July 30, 2017 at 9:46 PM Thank you for stopping by and reading my poem, and thanks so much for leaving a comment. I shall enjoy reading your work.

John Hamilton July 30, 2017 at 2:30 PM Very comforting and assuring, delightful read, thanks for posting this gem Thomas! Thomas Hsi July 30, 2017 at 9:36 PM I should be thanking you for your wonderful lyrics, but thank you anyway for your visit and kind comment.

Gordon Mcconnell July 30, 2017 at 10:39 AM Lovely piece Thomas full of great imagery and homely thoughts. Keep spilling the ink! Blessings Gordon Thomas Hsi July 30, 2017 at 10:50 AM Thank you for reading my poem, I appreciate your generous comments.