Love Poem: Return
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Written by: Oliver Mckeithan

Return

Homeward bound
I wish I was
Homeward bound
Home where my thought's escapin'
Home where my music's playin'
Home where my love lies waitin'
Silently for me    
 Homeward Bound by Simon and Garfunkel

Return

I feel you in my dreams,
your soft blonde hair 
against my cheek.

I smell the aroma of 
fresh lilac from the
hint of your perfume.

I hear your gentle voice
as you whisper your
love song to me.

I see you on our bed,
a blood red rose clutched
in your soft hands.



I awake to the sound
of coupling cars
in the train yard.	

I feel the hard wooden bench,
cold comfort to my weary
aching body.

I taste the remains of
watered down vending machine 
coffee and stale Danish.

I know my journey must
continue as I pick up
my battered old mandolin case.

I hope that some day
my journey will lead me
to home and you again.