Oh, Take Me Home

Oh, take me home, sweet journey of the mind, along the many roads I've known that wind through times of blessedness. . . through spans of dearth, past corridors of woe, down paths of mirth – to when my Now could not have been divined. My sentimental byways are entwined with childhood mementos that still bind me to the dearest place I've known on earth. Oh, take me home. Oh, take me back again that I might find the carefree days on lanes I left behind, when all my world was small in size and girth. I rushed to leave. . . too late I learned the worth of things to which the eyes of youth are blind. Oh, take me home! For Leonora Galinta's A Home Poetry Contest
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Sirak Avatar
June 1, 2013 at 7:27 AM
Congrats on your win. Stunningly beautiful poem. We rush to be grown and leave home, then long to be back.
Nair Avatar
May 30, 2013 at 6:33 AM
Congrats, Andrea, on the win. Thnx for its tender touch!! Jag
Oyewole Avatar
May 29, 2013 at 5:31 PM
Congrats on your well deserved win. AO
Villarosa Avatar
May 29, 2013 at 2:56 AM
Congratulations, Andrea on winning this contest. With a healing way back to a home sweet home. Thanks also. (^_^) Noel
Jones Avatar
May 28, 2013 at 7:26 PM
Ahhhh took me home!!!!! Congratulations Andrea
Johnson Avatar
May 28, 2013 at 5:35 PM
Beautifully done Andrea. Congratulations. Love, joyce
Gildersleeve Avatar
May 28, 2013 at 5:26 PM
Andrea congratulation on your win. Nicely done. Warm Smiles, Connie
May Avatar
May 28, 2013 at 2:13 PM
congrats on a great win Andrea
Devnath  Avatar
May 28, 2013 at 1:30 PM
Congrats my friend again. It's superb. Loved always, bl
Andresen Avatar
May 28, 2013 at 1:15 PM
- Thanks for letting me visit your home - Congratulations on your win in the contest: "A Home" - oxox / / Anne-Lise :)
De Burca Avatar
May 28, 2013 at 1:11 PM
Nicely done, congrats on your winning poem.
Gasun Avatar
May 28, 2013 at 12:48 PM
My big hearty congratulations my dearest friend , Andrea for your win and your very beautiful poem. I love it so much and I’ve extremely enjoyed. Thanks a lot for your full support! Love lots, Leonora
Gorelick Avatar
May 22, 2011 at 10:34 PM
I went back and looked for you..and as I expected, is terrific. Ive never tried this form..think I will...BG
Skyles-Theoklapoet Avatar
January 8, 2011 at 1:22 PM
I really thought this was great Andrea.A very nice 2nd.place on this one.Can you believe it I forgot to enter my haiku oh well mabee next.Appreciate all your comments.~Luv~Teresa
Brown Avatar
December 28, 2010 at 6:39 AM
Congratulations on your win in Frank Herrera's "Fondest Memory" contest Andrea. Love, Carol
Milgate Avatar
December 23, 2010 at 11:15 AM
Andrea, this is so good, added to favorites. As I read this silently I could feel the flow and rhythm of it. Really beautiful.
Skyles-Theoklapoet Avatar
December 22, 2010 at 1:25 PM
What a terrific 2nd. place win Andrea thanks for the nice comment on my win.This is gonna be short but sweet trying to get some comments wrote.Take care and have a Merry Christmas.Your friend Teresa
Villarosa Avatar
December 20, 2010 at 11:31 PM
Congratulations, Andrea on this well deserved win for this contest. Even at work, our mind won't leave such home and always bring the inner peace it gives. You remind me of my forthcoming vacation to my homeland by next year. A lovely read and thanks for sharing. (^_^) Noel.
Johnson Avatar
December 20, 2010 at 11:02 PM
I'm proud to share with you Andrea. This is beautiful and we're thiking alike. congratulations. i am just able to sneak a few minutes each day to post and read. After Christmas I should be back in full force. Love, joyce
K. Avatar
December 20, 2010 at 10:33 PM
however did I miss this gem, Andrea?? Eek goes to show that I haven't read all your beauties! Sorry about that but I am super happy you entered this and that it won in Frank's contest-- I am more than happy to share 2nd with you-- how I enjoyed the nostalgic voice you used here--will try to catch up on email later ok-- have one foot out the door-- hahah hugs to you :) Super congrats! nikko :)
Onclaud Avatar
December 20, 2010 at 10:14 PM
sentimental, andrea! a gem of glittering , beaded wordings… kudos for a well-deserved win!! hugggs, nette
Mannan Avatar
December 20, 2010 at 8:38 PM
A beautiful poem and fondest memory. many congratulations for this top win.
Horsman Avatar
December 20, 2010 at 7:57 PM
Excellent Andrea, I would love to know Where? It sounds so perfect. Congrats tis is so special. Harry
Richards Avatar
December 20, 2010 at 7:12 PM
Once again, a stunning poem, Andrea!! You are on a roll !! :) Well deserved win! Love, Carrie
Mehta Avatar
December 20, 2010 at 6:55 PM
Congratulations on this well deserved win in the contest of frank, Andrea
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