Years later I still remember

Standing in your kitchen

I was tired from a long drive

And visit with friend in nursing home

You took me in your arms

You held me close

A strange thing happened

I felt completely at home

There in your arms

Years later I found the place

Where I really feel at home

And then I remembered

This city is where you lived

I remembered the strangeness

Of feeling at home in your arms

Then I smiled, realizing

It was only a sign

Of something wonderful to come

I thought it was you

I never felt that with anyone

So, I thought it was you

It wasn’t you that was home

It’s the city you lived

Where I feel at home

Thank you anyway.

© July 19, 2008