She Beckons Me

If home is where the heart is
  My home lies far away
Though I may live in Illinois
  Returning home's my goal some day

For now I bide my time and wait
  Until the coast is clear and bright
And on that day I'll sail away
  To live a life that's pure, upright

In her embrace, deep in my soul
  She takes me home to grassy knoll
And beckons me with soft refrains
  Come back again, your love remains
Copyright © | Year Posted 2021

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Krutsinger Avatar
July 18, 2021 at 4:27 PM
"returning home" is my goal too. Great poem.
Wolf Avatar
July 18, 2021 at 8:02 PM
There's no place like home. Period! ~ gw
Sands Avatar
July 18, 2021 at 7:02 AM
This is very nice Gershon. I enjoyed this today. :)
Wolf Avatar
July 18, 2021 at 5:59 PM
Heidi, so glad you like it. Blessings and Bounty, Gershon
Gentile Avatar
July 17, 2021 at 4:10 AM
This so beautiful and so totally heartfelt GW. I see different meanings here, literally and figuratively. You are quite the romantic!! Happy Saturday!!
Wolf Avatar
July 18, 2021 at 5:55 PM
Aw, shucks, Mike. I get lucky once in a while. Appreciate your encouragement, Sir Poet. ~ Gershon
Spence Sr Avatar
July 16, 2021 at 10:02 PM
Congratulations, and excellent post, Gershon. I love the flow of the words and the impact of the message. I am very proud of you and your poetic proliferation. The descriptive excellence is lovely and sends terrific images. The theme of "Her Beckoning" stands out, and the tone moves the piece down the page with much grace. Great job! Have a fantastic day, and God's richest grace to you and your loved ones always. –Professor, Ambassador, Dr. Joseph S. Spence Sr. (Epulaeryu Master)!
Wolf Avatar
July 18, 2021 at 5:55 PM
You can keep these kind of comments coming all day and night, Dr. Spence. Sure is nice to read your encouraging words. Peace and Light, Gershon
Leffanta Avatar
July 16, 2021 at 11:26 AM
Billions of "homeless" people will never experience that feeling . . . ...
Wolf Avatar
July 16, 2021 at 3:42 PM
I guess not...
Theraven Avatar
July 16, 2021 at 7:51 AM
Gershon, No better place for love to take root. 'There’s no place like home' -Dorothy Gail
Wolf Avatar
July 16, 2021 at 3:41 PM
Toto too!
Gauthier Avatar
July 15, 2021 at 9:36 PM
Beautiful, Gershon ~ such a lovely nostalgic piece!
Wolf Avatar
July 16, 2021 at 3:38 PM
Thanks for noticing this one, Line! Light and Joy, Gershon
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