My Home Away Poem by Umasree Raghunath

Thirteen long years just gone by
As I left my hometown far away
The memory is so fresh and alive
That inspires me to live and rave
I reached Chennai forever this day
In the summer morning in the ray
Yet it's the home there where
My heart lies and glares
Life has changed so much after that
But my heart and its emotions are not
A child who had her everything
Is still has the soul the same spring
The fun of running around the narrow roads
Carrying to school the book loads
Fishing out there in the mix of rivers
Enjoying the garden luncheon foods
Friendship that always was so good
And the best of spice in all my food
One wishes I always carved to have
If god gives me a chance, I want to die there
Mix with the earth that gave me a birth
Join the soul of my Dad whom I always loved
Enjoy the breeze of my love that raved
And my wonderful childhood that shined
I love my little hometown, Eluru
I miss you dear with all the love there for true