I still smell the crisp fresh air
Of the beautiful summer mornings
When I would first open the door
If I could only be there once more
I still feel the sense of freedom
Of my rolling hills and fields
As I wandered down my paths of comfort
I close my eyes and again I see them
I still feel the refreshing warmth
Of the afternoon sun on my shoulders
As I receive my healthy glow
Radiating the happiness I had come to know
I still see my many gardens
Of glorious and magnificent beauty
Every bloom played it's delicate part
Planted with great devotion from my heart
I still see the phenomenal sunsets
From my delightful front porch swing
As I listened to the evening sounds sing
I watched in awe with thankfulness
I still remember the splendid nights
The feeling, the sounds, and contentment
A feeling I had never known before
Knowing I was home
My home
My domain
My solitary dream come true
My heart and soul's adoration
Now I remember when I left you
Slowly, reluctantly driving away
My final departure
Down my winding driveway
I remember how hard I was crying
Inside I was curling up and dying
I don't know how I found the strength to pack
And I couldn't bear to look back
I remember I couldn't even see the road
And that horrible gut-wrenching feeling
I felt would never go away
God how I wanted to stay
I knew a major chapter in my life
Was forever ending
As I tried hard to accept
Life's cruel reality and devastation
And never again
Would I be home
