Leaving the Island, poem by David Whyte

The final poem in David Whyte’s new book “The Bell and the Blackbird”. For me, a contemplation of home and … More

So I travel… to be home.

I love to travel. For a little while I get to leave my responsibilities behind, at least the mental and … More

Scent and authenticity

I fell in love with it on its first release in mid-2000s and it has been with me ever since. … More

Home #Haiku 203

This haiku is a contribution to Ronovan’s Haiku Challenge #203. This week’s prompt words are home and free. If you are interested in … More

Turning home #Haiku Challenge 156 @RonovanWrites

RonovanWrites Haiku Challenge 156 with prompt words – Ocean, Shore On your shore, it calls Oceans apart, waves carry Echoes’ … More

All is said… and done

When all is said and done I am only flying home. Like the young curlew flying Not knowing, north Assured … More

Going away to come home

This feels different, and it feels right. “We travel, some of us forever, to seek other places, other lives, … More

Lake Isle of Innisfree

The room within

Connecting three dots… so bear with me. 1. Late last night, a friend thought I might enjoy Sue Vincent’s writing … More

Haiku Challenge 53 & Waiting for Love @RonovanWrites

RonovanWrites Haiku Challenge 53 with prompt words – Guide, Mad Haiku 1: For what is anger Wasted energy, a … More

Haiku Prompt Challenge #22 – Belong, Run

RonovanWrites Weekly Haiku Prompt Challenge #22 – Belong, Run Escaping this that Belongs to a wayward soul Oft … More

Where is your home?

Never make your home in a place. Make a home for yourself inside your own head. You’ll find what … More

This is home

Originally posted on MEANINGS AND MUSINGS:
Eyewillnotcry1973’s invitation was a surprise, and humbling and daunting, given how well he writes. Well I…

This is home

Eyewillnotcry1973’s invitation was a surprise, and humbling and daunting, given how well he writes. Well I try, and here is … More

Day 11 Home

When I was twelve, home was a safe haven. It was a place where I was protected, cared for and … More