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An Italian/American Calling
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I traveled to Italy near my Grandparents home a few years ago. I could feel them calling me - calling me to come back home to my roots. Look closely at the shape of the poem - It is in the shape of an Italian Boot!

---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- My grandparents were born in the old country in southern Italy. Land of sunshine, history, culture, and loving family ways. "Johnyboy come home, I miss you" my Grandpa says. However, I cannot see my Grandpa here on earth. But someday I hope to see him in heaven. Until that day the closest we will be, is where Grandpa started our family. My heart longs to be over the sea. A spirtual attraction calls me come back come back to be with family in lovely, Italy. I miss you Grandpa! With love, your grandson, Johnnyboy. -------------------- ----------------------- I have an Italian heart and soul. Sometimes I feel that I must go to Palermeo. Copyright © 2008 by John Michael Domino All Rights Reserved.

Reviewed by L. Figgins

Reviewed on May 2, 2009

Sometimes I feel I must go to Calabria. Both maternal grandparents were born there. Enjoyed this write, John. Bene!...

Lin

Reviewed by Gina Hayes

Reviewed on January 15, 2009

So much love. So much passion for music, food, romance and life. That's Italian! This reminds me of my great grandparents, Mama Stella and Papa Joe. Bless You John!

Reviewed by John Coppolella

Reviewed on November 12, 2008

John Michael Domino, poet extraordinaire. My Italian blood is stirred by your beautiful words. Magnifico!
Rockie Coppolella

Reviewed by Tuchy (Carl) Palmieri

Reviewed on October 1, 2008

ALL I CAN SAY IS WOW Michael i am also an Italian American. i too have returned to the home of my father and mother. I had goose bumps reading this work of you. I am so imoressed with your site and your work. god Bless you John Michael
Sincerely
Carlo John Palmieri

Reviewed by Vickie Yannuzzi

Reviewed on September 30, 2008

That was great to visityour roots, it was once my desire to visit italy where my father and mother came from, but, somehow only visit in the pages of travel, which are beautiful.

Reviewed by Regis Auffray

Reviewed on September 27, 2008

My grandparents were in France. I never got to meet them as my father emigrated to Canada (I'm glad he did.) Still. It would have been nice to have known them I suppose. Thank you for sharing these sentiments John. Love and peace,

Regis

Reviewed by Amber Moonstone

You must return to Italy. I have a desire also. Sicily is where my family is from. My grandparents were born there also. I can feel Italy through your words. Thank you for this.
Peace, love, and light,
Amber "V"

Reviewed by Georg Mateos

Reviewed on September 26, 2008

Oh Johnnyboy! your grandpa must have had a few Scottish drops of blood in is vei, because he was telling that from glen to glen...you will descend to come and see him...and you will Johnnyboy, you will.

Georg

Reviewed by Joanna Leone

Italy truly is a "home away from home". Follow your instincts and passions. Airfares are cheaper in January, February and March, so I encourage you to answer to the voices that are calling you to Italy. Maybe it is time for you to go and visit Italy, as it will inspire you to write more beautiful poems such as this one! My father used to use the words, "Danny My Boy" whenever he spoke to my brother. A lot of Italians speak that way. Your spiritual connection to Italy is strong, so go there and explore! Your poems is rich with memories, spirituality, and family connections. There may be seas and mountains that separate the USA from Italy, but it never blocks the connections that we have in our hearts. I am filled with joy as I read this poem. You really are an inspiration, with a deep devotion to your family, spirituality and traditions. I hope you write more poems about Italy, as your heart must be filled with so many memories! I love this poem, and I really admire your work! You will always missed your granfather, but his traditions and lessons will always be alive, as you stay close to your Italian heritage.

Reviewed by Rose Rideout

Excellent job John, thank you for sharing. Sometimes we have to follow our hearts.

Newfie Hugs, Rose

Reviewed by Mary Coe

Reviewed on September 25, 2008

Enjoyed very much. Good job.

Reviewed by Karen Palumbo

Goodnes, our spirits must be joined as I feel drawn to move to Italy, perhaps along the water's edge and Robert has been considering putting in a transfer to work out of Milan, but that will all take time. Fantastic write...

Be always safe,
Karen

Reviewed by Gwen Dickerson

Michael, this is such a beautiful and moving poem -- heartfelt indeed!Perhaps you could take a vacation, back to your home town area. It might be a wonderful place to relax, enjoy, reflect, and write.

Reviewed by Bonnie May

Very heartfelt write that touches the heart of anyone who reads it. Love, Bonnie

Reviewed by Linda Hill

Michael,
Spiritual and heartfelt. A beautiful tribute!

Many blessings,
~Linda

Reviewed by Christine Alwin

John, I have a grandbaby girl 11 months,,,there are not words to explain the bond... your poem touches me to tears
Christine

Reviewed by Edwin Hurdle

Reviewed on September 24, 2008

A very good and spiritual poem,take care

Edwin

Reviewed by Darryn Murphy

nice poem