Warm Welcome

The Great Return 
   Well not so great
   Not gone for so long
   Nor far at that rate

But A Return 
   None the less
   Back to smiles
   With tenderness

And so many hugs!
   Such sweet contact
   With such joy in reunion
   Hard not to react

React with a smile and hello
   And a pat on the back
   Much less hard to return
   When welcomed like that

Thanks goodness that life
   Is filled with so many
   Outstanding people
   Who gives hugs by the plenty

Choices I've made
   Have led me to hear
   That strong inner voice
   That led me to here

Since making the shift
   To follow my heart
   I realize that
   I've strength to impart

Returning with ease
And a big squeeze
Yes please