Poem – Coming Home

 

In France I wandered, with adventure aflame,

Through cobblestone streets and fields of gold,

But now I return to my roots untamed,

To the redwood trees, where my heart takes hold.

 

Oh, California, land of grandeur and grace,

With sunlit vistas, a painter’s delight,

I stand in awe of your wide-open space,

As the ocean’s whisper brings me respite.

 

Upon the horizon, where sky meets sea,

A dance of colors, a masterpiece rare,

In nature’s embrace, I find solace and glee,

Breathing the fresh air, forgetting my cares.

 

Amidst the giants, these ancient sentinels,

Their branches reaching for the heavens above,

I feel the connection, the stories they tell,

Welcoming me back with unconditional love.

 

Their towering presence, a humbling sight,

Their wisdom whispers through every breeze,

In their sanctuary, my spirit takes flight,

As I find myself, grounded and at ease.

 

No longer a wanderer, I’m here to stay,

In this sacred land, my heart finds repose,

Where redwoods stand tall, guiding my way,

A place where my soul forever knows.

 

So I embrace this homecoming with glee,

With gratitude for the memories I’ve gleaned,

The redwoods, the ocean, all that I see,

In their embrace, I am forever redeemed.

~Suzanne Wagner~