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Trails So Short

Who would have thought that life would lead 
Onto trails that would lead to home  in minutes
Except that home is no longer there anymore
The house is gone burned years ago and never rebuilt

The land is still there for one can't get rid of land
Except to haul it off inch by inch to another place
Then the open gapping hole would still be there
When going by, I still feel the spirit of the home

The life and energy of the place__the laughter
Now that I am domesticated as a plate
I desire to depend on someone who loves me
Like the family loved me then and held me close

Someone who is stronger who will lead me to feel
Feel secure and cared for making each day to be
Warm with understanding and all the love I can receive
One like the mother and father that occupied that home

A strong earthly person who could offer that love
Understanding, caring, commitment that of love
As the heavely Father offers to me each day
Only a dream for this is an impossibility...

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Gert W. Knop

Date: 6/19/2010 5:30:00 PM

Hi Sara, enjoyed your poem at this early morning hours! And thank you for your kind comment on "Gates of Childhood"! Yes the time after the war was not easy but we kids were very friendly with the US Army ain those days...so it wasn't so bad at all. A good friend of my grandpa was an officer in the US Army and visited our family frequently as long as he was stationed near to our place. Keep your creative pen flowing and have a nice Sunday...Gert

Linda-Marie Sweetheart

Date: 6/19/2010 4:47:00 PM

Thankxxx Sara .. I was sooooo frantic that day and I am usually the one who keeps the level head.. but it was ME and everyone else had to step up and my kids were all little then..funny John should have the fear contest now and bring up this memory... it was so fast and furious..and I was stunned thinking the baby had die cause he stopped moving.. panic mode... but thankGod we prayed as a family and they removed the arrowhead ..scary and feary too.. luv.. Linda-Marie..

Iolanda Scripca

Date: 6/19/2010 2:54:00 PM

"Someone who is stronger who will lead me to feel Feel secure and cared for making each day to be Warm with understanding and all the love I can receive One like the mother and father that occupied that home" I know really well what you mean, dear Sara. I lost my mom, my dad, my cousin within 7 years (recently). My son moved out 5 years ago...I identify with you perfectly. I can be your friend too!!! :) Thanks for your comments. Love, Iolanda

James Marshall Goff

Date: 6/19/2010 5:52:00 AM

filled with longing....God Bless You! Sara! and thanks, always, for your support, you are a steadfast friend to me on the soup....jimbo

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 6/18/2010 11:59:00 PM

VEry nice one, Sara, thanks for your comment today. Luv, Andrea

Linda-Marie Sweetheart

Date: 6/18/2010 7:32:00 PM

Some great memories it seems in your lines Sara and a special journey within your verses.. lots of imagery and a very creative piece.. enjoyed ..with luv.. Linda-Marie..