by Kushal Poddar

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The Journey Home written by Robert C. Burnham

October 06, 2009 09:44 PM EDT (Updated: October 17, 2009 01:02 AM EDT)

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The Journey Home

©2009 Robert C. Burnham

God created mountains

So I would learn to climb

He put some dirt before me

Removing my fear of grime

He set rough seas before me

That I might swim across

And made the stars-filled heavens

So in pride, I’d not get lost

Sometimes he’s made me hunger

So I would appreciate dinner-time

And taught me it is better

To be fruitful on the vine

And on days my well runs dry

It is by His nurturing hands

For by my occasional hardships

I have grown to understand

He has never made a promise

That He has not fulfilled

For I am humble and quite satisfied

To find favor in His will

And one day upon His bosom

I will rest my weary head

I’ll know no more pain and sorrow

And I’ll be home once again!

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Dawn (a kitty-kin on the wall) Oct 6, 2009, 9:49pm EDT

home is where the heart is and this went straight to the heart.

Kushal Poddar Oct 6, 2009, 9:50pm EDT

And heart is sometimes a stranger to us!

Dawn (a kitty-kin on the wall) Oct 6, 2009, 10:10pm EDT

I concur.

Dawn (a kitty-kin on the wall) Oct 6, 2009, 10:15pm EDT

strangers...not for two hearts I know of ;)

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Dawn (a kitty-kin on the wall) Oct 6, 2009, 9:49pm EDT

everything and everyone has a purpose.

Kushal Poddar Oct 6, 2009, 9:51pm EDT

Meowee purpose, we cannot discern.

Dawn (a kitty-kin on the wall) Oct 6, 2009, 10:11pm EDT

true. very true.

Kushal Poddar Oct 6, 2009, 10:51pm EDT

Have you seen the poems of Robert today?

Dawn (a kitty-kin on the wall) Oct 6, 2009, 11:04pm EDT

yes. loved them

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Robert - just a simple man - B. Oct 6, 2009, 10:03pm EDT

I think we get the lessons we need to complete our purpose. I don't think God would give us a task without at least putting the tool in sight.

Although, like in your comment to dawn, hearts as well as journeys can be strangers.

Very good write my brother. Nice flow.

Dawn (a kitty-kin on the wall) Oct 6, 2009, 10:12pm EDT

God knows best. he/she gives us the strength and the minds to use the tools for the tasks set before us pea 1.

Kushal Poddar Oct 6, 2009, 10:12pm EDT

Thank you, before you I take a bow.

Robert - just a simple man - B. Oct 6, 2009, 10:38pm EDT

I think that's exactly what Ku has captured here my sweet pea 2.

Dawn (a kitty-kin on the wall) Oct 6, 2009, 11:04pm EDT

you're soooo sweet pea 1

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lynn a. Oct 6, 2009, 10:19pm EDT

This has a comforting feel to it.

Kushal Poddar Oct 6, 2009, 10:40pm EDT

Yes. There is. Thanks Lynn.

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Dawn (a kitty-kin on the wall) Oct 6, 2009, 10:20pm EDT

a new style of writing, hmmm

Kushal Poddar Oct 6, 2009, 10:21pm EDT

Wait for a sigh.

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Dianna Doles-Petry Oct 6, 2009, 10:30pm EDT

This is so strange because I wrote a poem tonight about finding my way home. I love the writing and I agree with you, we learn from everything we experience.

Kushal Poddar Oct 6, 2009, 10:40pm EDT

Thank you Diana.

Robert - just a simple man - B. Oct 6, 2009, 10:41pm EDT

That is cool Dianna, I actually toyed with a journey type poem tonight myself but chose introspection instead, The Soul & The Ledger. Maybe tomorrow night I will do something like this, but ala, not this well.

Ku's words appear beautifully, as if on cue.

Robert - just a simple man - B. Oct 6, 2009, 10:41pm EDT

and where is yours Diana, is it posted?

Dianna Doles-Petry Oct 6, 2009, 10:48pm EDT

Just posted it, Robert. Let me know what you think.

Robert - just a simple man - B. Oct 7, 2009, 10:48pm EDT

Going to find it now sweet dancer. Just got in from a long day. I hope I will still find a dance waiting?

Kushal Poddar Oct 7, 2009, 10:55pm EDT

Of course I have.

little songs of dawn

Dianna Doles-Petry Oct 7, 2009, 11:07pm EDT

Well, if Kushal isn't waiting to dance I'll see what I can do. LOL

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Georgiana S. Oct 6, 2009, 10:40pm EDT

sweet

Kushal Poddar Oct 6, 2009, 10:50pm EDT

Really

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David W. Oct 6, 2009, 10:43pm EDT

So from the heart it is almost a prayer. "It is not the destination, but the journey that counts."

Kushal Poddar Oct 6, 2009, 10:50pm EDT

Yes David.

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Linda T. Oct 6, 2009, 10:54pm EDT

This is a different style for you. Reading it brings me a deep sense of peace.

JOHN BECK Oct 6, 2009, 11:03pm EDT

My thoughts exactly, Linda. I was about to make the same comments.

Kushal Poddar Oct 6, 2009, 11:08pm EDT

Oh, Yes

Karen E. Oct 7, 2009, 1:10pm EDT

Beautifully done. The cadence gives it a wonderful momentum. The close brought me tears but peacefully...like a slow deep exhale. This is such a pleasant path just off the road that you often travel with your writing. Thank you Kushal for the sharing.

Robert - just a simple man - B. Oct 7, 2009, 10:46pm EDT

Yes, seems my brother Ku took a different path with this one.

Robert - just a simple man - B. Oct 7, 2009, 10:47pm EDT

and... it is a good path.

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Karen A. Oct 6, 2009, 11:14pm EDT

That was beautiful, Kushal.

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Krystal Harwell Oct 6, 2009, 11:16pm EDT

I know i'll be there someday with my daddy :)

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Franklin Newman Oct 6, 2009, 11:28pm EDT

What an interesting piece. To make you more appreciative could be a good thing. Or be a bad thing. There is a downside . . .

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Elizabeth R. Oct 6, 2009, 11:57pm EDT

God resides in our home. This is such a beautiful piece and so appreciated. I will be with my late husband one day then I can let him know that the questions have already been answered. Thank you for the reminder and the memories.

Kushal Poddar Oct 7, 2009, 8:49am EDT

You are right about God

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Kathryn E. Oct 7, 2009, 1:44am EDT

Addressing the majesty of the small stuff and also the majesty of that which we cannot see or know, a power outside ourself.

Featured in the Triple Name Club.

Kushal Poddar Oct 7, 2009, 8:49am EDT

Thank you Kathryn.

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Marilyn is looking for whatever there is. N. Oct 7, 2009, 1:48am EDT

This is a different write, I do agree, but it's brought me much peace today when I did/do need it.

OK, what's pea1 and pea2? Just being well... nosy.

Life is a journey, but we'll all be together at the end. And yes, we will be weary.

Mar~

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Vinod Sailes Oct 7, 2009, 2:00am EDT

Very meaningful poem Kushal. Excellent to be very frank.

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Allen H. Oct 7, 2009, 3:56am EDT

I like it Kushal - 10 on your card
Even the worst struggles of our days
Are never made for us too hard
I hope you don't mind if I paraphrase?

God challenges you to grow
to reach, strive and to roam
and in the end you know
that he will welcome you home

Kushal Poddar Oct 7, 2009, 6:27am EDT

Thank you Allen

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Gul Dixon Oct 7, 2009, 6:24am EDT

Everyone else is so "well-versed" I hesitate just to say simply that I loved it.

Kushal Poddar Oct 7, 2009, 6:26am EDT

The best way to say it Gul; the way I like it.

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Sandi S. Oct 7, 2009, 8:53am EDT

THIS was incredible, Poddar!

I am cheering here, 10,000 miles away.

God created mountains

So I would learn to climb

GASP! Smile... so that's why the towering blue mountains reach up into the clouds so high.

And taught me it is better

To be fruitful on the vine

There is so much said here. Bear fruit now!

For by my occasional hardships

I have grown to understand

He has never made a promise

That He has not fulfilled

WOHOO!!!!!!!!!!

This is GOLD, Poddar.

Kushal Poddar Oct 7, 2009, 9:49am EDT

I shall treasure this comment

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Aman V. Oct 7, 2009, 9:30am EDT

Dear Kushal, underneath the seeming simplicity of this piece simmers a very intimate look at the nature of Life... this is as much a study of God and Godhead as an examination of the human condition. One must have felt Life from close quarters - with all its joys and sorrows - to whittle it all down to such beautiful simplicity ...and I know you are one who lives every moment in its eternity.

Such a lovely poem. Of all the ones you posted today, this most intimately beckons to my soul. Thanks.

Kushal Poddar Oct 7, 2009, 9:49am EDT

Thank you Aman

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Rory M. Oct 7, 2009, 9:50am EDT

Inspirational. Is that the muse I hear knocking at my door?

Kushal Poddar Oct 7, 2009, 11:47pm EDT

Welcome him.

little songs of dawn

Rory M. Oct 8, 2009, 12:37am EDT

Um, except that the muse is a lady. Quixotic, alluring, seductive and mysterious and ALL woman.

Kushal Poddar Oct 17, 2009, 1:04am EDT

Yeh, they are like that.

trick of swinging

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Ann M. (Site Scryer) Oct 7, 2009, 11:24am EDT

This is a wonderful prayer, and the first time I've seen you write in rhyme. You are very talented, Kushal.

Thank you for posting to The Surreal Circus.

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Adrian Eve Revenaugh Oct 7, 2009, 11:28am EDT

A wink or a nod from the shadowed universe within, sent glimmering outwardly, to stride the vastness, brushing back by like a homing pigeon, nudge- nudge---"you're loved" and then to rest.

Your's is a lovely tribute to well being.

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