Thursday, July 17, 2025

Small Town



Open hearts, open doors 

A village that raised me 

A mom that gave me love

A dad that showed me possibilities


Gossip, Judgement, Tradition 

I couldn't wait to get away 

Homemaker, values, hard work

If I had stayed, who would I be?


The spirit I found on the mountain 

The bicycle that gave me freedom 

Places to hide, a stage to play on 

Yet craving a plane ride because a hallmark town can be lonely 


I was only there for 17 birthdays 

The town that formed my life's pilgrimage 

A world traveled adult now, with the pull of a childhood memory 

What remains in me is the faith of the community 

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