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Long Way Home

LONG WAY HOME

I want to have a conversation
that we can return to without
conclusion, one that lasts for
years, that feels like a walk
that has no end. Until the walk
itself is home.

I want to converse this life with
you, the way the old horse and
the young bird trudge and circle
each other in snow.

I want to reach with you into
the heart of things, where the
stitching of the Universe
shows its golden knots.

~ Mark Nepo*

 

I want to share this beautiful yearning with you.

 

* Nepo, Mark. The Way Under the Way: The Place of True Meeting (Kindle Locations 1471-1479). Sounds True. Kindle Edition.

Val T Boyko
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21 responses to “Long Way Home”

  1. nrhatch Avatar
    nrhatch

    The first two stanzas don’t resonate with me, but I love this:

    I want to reach with you into
    the heart of things, where the
    stitching of the Universe
    shows its golden knots.

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Yes … the golden knots for us to unravel and find the truth beyond. Thank you Nancy 💕

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  2. frugalinvestor Avatar
    frugalinvestor

    “Until the walk itself is home.”
    When the journey has no destination and the journey itself is worth living, that’s the true purpose of life.

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Love this perspective. Thank you FI 💛

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  3. smilecalm Avatar
    smilecalm

    wonderful, Val!
    i’m still hoping
    for a shortcut 🙂

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Ah yes, the shortcut …. may we each find our own way home 💛🙏💛

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  4. Eliza Waters Avatar
    Eliza Waters

    I’ve been reading Mark Nepo lately – such good stuff! ❤

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      He makes me pause and reflect too. Thank you Eliza 💛

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  5. shamanism1 Avatar
    shamanism1

    This is beautuful Val and when I feel at home within, life is sweet. 🏡💚

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  6. Betty Hayes Albright Avatar
    Betty Hayes Albright

    Beautiful indeed! Thanks so much for sharing this, Val.

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Thanks for the re-blog Betty. Words of wisdom and insight are always worth sharing 💕

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  7. Betty Hayes Albright Avatar
    Betty Hayes Albright

    Reblogged this on Seasonings and commented:
    I’ve fallen in love with this poem, by Mark Nepo. Thanks to Val Boyko for sharing it on her blog.

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Thanks Betty. His words draw us in to such an appreciative and loving way of being. 💕

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      1. Betty Hayes Albright Avatar
        Betty Hayes Albright

        Yes, and I especially love those last lines! Thanks again for sharing it today, Val.

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  8. D. Wallace Peach Avatar
    D. Wallace Peach

    What a beautiful piece of writing and message, Val. This speaks directly to the soul and the beauty of the journey. Thanks so much for sharing.

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      So happy to share with you Diana 🙏

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  9. ladyfi Avatar
    ladyfi

    What a lovely poem.

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  10. Paul Handover Avatar
    Paul Handover

    Just lovely, Val! It brings to mind that old saying about sometimes it being better to travel than to arrive!

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  11. Infinite Living Avatar
    Infinite Living

    Beautiful! I love the work of Mark Nepo.

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  12. Erin Avatar
    Erin

    Great readinng

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Thank you Erin 💛

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