Vacations

Like a snap of your fingers,
A tiny reprieve,
Vacations transport you
But then you must leave.

And as you head home
There’s a list to be made
Of things to take care of
And bills to be paid.

Of course, it’s a comfort
Resuming routines
But moments will linger
On internal screens.

You’ll find yourself smiling
Remembering those
You met on your travels
Or places you’d pose.

Away time is lovely
With memories made
Though the life back at home
Isn’t one I would trade.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2018

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December 5, 2018 at 4:42 PM
I hope you had a great vacation Ilene and I know what it feels like to come home from a vacation just to rest up from your vacation. :) This was fun, like your poems always are.
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December 5, 2018 at 3:36 AM
I;m sure you had a wonderful time but I know the pull of the comforts of home and also knowing your lovely granchildren will be bursting through the door to see you and hear your stories:-) hugs jan xx
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December 5, 2018 at 2:40 AM
Lovely to go away and meet new people and see the sights but you're right, there's no place like home. Tom.
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