POEM STARTER
Write a poem on the theme of returning.
You could write about returning to a physical place, or a more metaphorical meaning of this theme.
The Hero’s Welcome
In summer days I reminisce
The fallen leaves of past
Sunshine warms the asphalt road
I drive back home at last
In hand I take my horn and key
In heart I carry fear
Will I be welcomed back again
By those I hold so dear?
I left with hardened bitterness
I resented what was done
I return again with hopefulness
I return to see someone
The door is opened by a face
I do not know their name
I fear I now will not fit in
I fear things aren’t the same
Before my heart can falter fast
Before I isolate
A friendly voice refrains my hope
And calls me to the gate
A thousand faces ease my fear
A thousand songs they sing
Each one brighter than the last
And a smile to me bring
The hero returns with fear untold
But their heart did lead them true
To the place they called their home
The hero returns to you
Really nice little poem, Kayla. I’ve lived away from home quite a long time and can really relate to some of the reservations and fears returning home again to the place you grew up and where your family live.
Overall, I think it was really well written. There were a couple of bits that seemed to be missing a word or using the wrong one. For example, fifth stanza “regains” might have fit better than refrain. And in the sixth stanza I think the last line could really benefit from an extra “they”.
Except for these minor details, I think it was well written and a nice interpretation of the prompt :)
I really love the way you ended it
