Heading Home

Trembling hands 
sort out belongings 
for a long awaited 
journey across the sea

Too long spent
in a foreign land
adding years
she did not want 
to live away from 
the place she called home

The light dims 
in tired eyes 
yet an eager heart 
urges patience 
for a little longer

When known scents 
waft in the air 
a familiar sun 
warms old bones 
feet feel the touch
of a loved land
her travels 
will be done 
Then it will be time
for eternal rest

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