Home, But Far Away Poem by G. Akanji Olaniyi

I was home; very much at home
But I was at the same time too far away
I was lost in the midst of plentiful thoughts
Trying to get something that I did not have
This is a desire that was too strong
A feeling that I could not easily comprehend
I was home; yes, at home
Still within the confinement of the building
Yet, I was carrying my soul into far distant realms
Roaming about the wilderness of wants and desires
I was not comfortable with the life I live
I needed to, possibly, break loose of the limitations
Those that define my boundaries and restraints
They have been causing my body very big constraints
A change is all I need
A change is all I desire
That change must come and it shall come
Yes, I was home
But I needed to take a soulful travel
Check my life
Appraise my gains and losses
Need to set my new goals and refocus my mind
I have to refix the target or look out for another
Indeed, I was home, but remain far away! ! !

OLANIYI G. AKANJI
(C) 2014