Home Poem by R. G. Bell
Home
Home lies that way, somewhere, through the fog,
Down a road I did not ask to be set upon
And most of whose forks were chosen for me
By others no less road-bound than I,
Who find their journey no more worthwhile.
I carry too much baggage, but search for more,
Wish for great tasks while failing small ones,
Pass many milestones, but make no progress.
How long it is to home I only guess.
I have not gone this way before and would not
Know it without the fog. I hope it isn't far,
But somehow begin to fear it is.
Still, distractions let me forget the road
And the Duties that keep me surely on it
Without seeking the shortcut through the woods.
Come, walk with me a while since our roads
Are joined as far as the fog will let us see:
A mile, a season, a lifetime, till our
Roads diverge, or one of us gets Home,
Finally through the mist, to the long, long rest.
Let us live together till death; a good message to the companion in good verse.
Road...is a usual symbol in the hands of symbolists and transcendentalists...symbolising the course of life! ! ! the consistency of symbols throughout the poem has made the work really beautiful and pleasing to read... my favorite lines: Come, walk with me a while since our roads Are joined as far as the fog will let us see: A mile, a season, a lifetime, till our Roads diverge, or one of us gets Home, Finally through the mist, to the long, long rest.
A great poem, one day we will all find our way home. A great write. May I invite you to read my poem called, For Bartley Gorman King Of The Gypsies.
Great use of Robert Frost' concept of the Road Less Taken. Enjoyable twist to that theme. Read mine - Brush Strokes - Adeline
Come, walk with me a while since our roads Are joined as far as the fog will let us see: A mile, a season, a lifetime, till our Roads diverge, or one of us gets Home, Finally through the mist, to the long, long rest. home sweet home..... symbolically coming to oneself and finding oneself...... so i read and understood..... it is very meaningful. symbol of the way of life... thank you very much for this thought provoking poem. tony
The journey through life can be very trying, with all the trials and tribulations that test us. A very meaningful write. Enjoyed reading this poem.
Yes, a very good poem, like your style. Read mine –– Home Is - Adeline
Great sentiments and feelings. Where do you take us, to home or to a journey of oneself. thought provoking poem.
This poem has not been translated into any other language yet.
I would like to translate this poem
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I gave it a ten, only because there wasn't an eleven. A bit sad and hopeful at the same time, and isn't that what it's all about? (I loved it)