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by TJ Arizona Eagle   Jan 20, 2012


Yellow daises adorn the side
of the dirt road that leads to my home.
My old rusty pickup kicking up dust from balding tires
while purple and orange wildflowers bend in my passing

The sweet smell of pine fills the air
winds share secrets as they sway and
whisper softly from one to another.
Dense branches sheltering a host of
birds while shading the ground from
the scorching sun

Skies turn gray and dark,
clouds move in fast. Lightning
in the distance gives a warning
of the tempest approaching.
A coyote runs across the road
sensing the storm,seeking cover.

Rain soaks the dry thirsty ground, cleansing
the air, refreshing the steady moving water
in the creeks. Before long it's quiet and the sky
is clear. I fill my lungs with the fragrance of
nature and smile. Home sweet home.

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  • 12 years ago

    by Daisy if you do

    There is something about your home that reminds me of my own. I think those of that live in the country are spoiled to the fact at the beautiful nature that surrounds us. I love nature poems and yours has truly found a spot amongst my favorite. Thanks for the read.

  • 12 years ago

    by PinkyPrincess

    This poem was a delight to read! It really was like a breath of fresh air. I love the imagery your create, especially with nature. There's something beautiful in your metaphors.

    I love this part:
    "winds share secrets as they sway and
    whisper softly from one to another."
    >> love the idea of the wind sharing secrets!

    And I love "Home sweet home" in the end.

    Great job!

  • 12 years ago

    by Innocent Fairy

    This was painted beautifully with many delightful colors and a warming embrace embed into each word. Also fantastic imagery and great wording. I loved it and excellently written. A very wonderful poem from amazing you as always. There's a soft gentle grace that swirls the reader as they invision this and feel the calming of wilderness and the calming to their soul,,magnificent job :) 5/5

  • 12 years ago

    by Decayed

    This sounds like some sort of country song... like Miranda Lambert's song (The House That Built Me) or Blake Shelton's... I can't decide.

    I like the scenery you've drawn at first describing spacial-ly the many aspects of the country side. lovely!

  • 12 years ago

    by Exostosis

    This isnt exactly about home or just a specific array of memories.

    Its about the journey from work to home or any other starting point to home. Its about enjoying the view on the way to home. Its about the author describing his enthusiasm towards life. Mentioning the ambiance of life along the path to home.

    And the last two paras partly speak of life itself. Dark clouds and rain could indicate the bad/dark/sorrowful days. And just like the dark clouds gave way to a clear sky, the bad days will make way for the good days to come.

    Dude, you wrote a poem about driving back home. And the detail is astounding.

    Very well written bro.

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