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We finally bought a house! 

Moving On

In a course changing wind
we were swept on a breeze
to the little blue house
neath the white almond trees.
Deciding to settle
the first time we looked,
a country lifestyle
had us totally hooked.

We gave up our dreams
through the decade we spent
accepting a lifetime
of still paying rent.
A rare opportunity 
gave us a chance
to save up some cash 
for the homeowners dance.

Over the course 
of the next several years,
memories were made 
full of laughter and tears.
The little blue house  
had a comfortable way, 
no telling just how long
we might want to stay.

Then several years older
we notice the time
and realize we still
have a mountain to climb.
Awaken the dream
of a place of our own 
and deepen the roots 
of the seeds we had sown.

With prayers and high hopes 
we let our dreams fly
and found ourselves sailing
a bright Sonny sky.
There were just a few bumps
as we took a big chance
but with all overcome
we were ready to dance.

In a course changing wind
we were sept on a breeze
from the little blue house
neath the white almond trees,
to a settling place 
we could now call our own,
a place we will now
and forever call home.

Thank you, Sonny Nguyen. We are deeply grateful and blessed.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2016

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Thacker Avatar
January 25, 2024 at 5:41 PM
Simply beautiful. Thanks for sharing, Jeannie.
Cronin Avatar
February 11, 2024 at 11:22 AM
Thanks Shane, it was truly a happy time.
Warrior Avatar
March 4, 2016 at 11:30 PM
Home sweet home...with a rhyme sweet rhyme...congrats on the new home...god bless...^WW^
Cronin Avatar
March 5, 2016 at 12:11 AM
Thanks WW, I think our wings will rest here for a good long time, probably until it's time to fly to our home in the sky.
Turner Avatar
March 4, 2016 at 8:11 PM
Congratulations on the new house. That realtor must have really had a story! I am happy for your happiness and The poem is beautifully written. I'll bet the realtor was loving this. He probably has never been honored so eloquently. Peace to you and your family:)
Cronin Avatar
March 5, 2016 at 12:14 AM
Thanks Daniel. He was very touched and asked if he could print and frame it as a reminder of why he loves his job. I thought that was pretty cool.
Difford Avatar
March 4, 2016 at 4:43 PM
Beautifully! written Jeannie, it sounds special! memories. Glad!, to hear about the new home, it sounds delightful!. Blessings, Kim
Cronin Avatar
March 4, 2016 at 5:14 PM
Thank you, Kim. We have a lot of work to do but at least it's the kind that pays off in the end!
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March 4, 2016 at 2:51 PM
Superb piece Jeannie, congrats on your new house and a great piece to match it, really enjoyed this. Blessings, Gordon
Cronin Avatar
March 4, 2016 at 5:13 PM
Thank you, Gordon. It is quite a thrill!
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