In my mind, I'm home among the islands
It's been that way for all of my time
I've always been away but not in my mind

To live there, you would know
It's life that forever grows
Go on and test your wings
You'll fly back when you know what I mean

The heart gets heavy when it's only half full
Always in the middle between push and pull
No footprints to follow
Finding your own way
Working through the struggles of a day

In my mind, I'm home among the islands
Where I whaled out my very first cry
I got it right on my very first try
It wasn't that it hurt so bad
It was the slap that I had just had

There's no better joy than being a river boy
Learning the dangers, having fun
Becoming one with the islands
Like every other son

A true river rat through and through
That's right; I'm talking about you
You know exactly what I'm talking about
It's deep in your soul, and it will never get out

My peace of mind is right around this corner
I like to believe that as I grow older
Sitting back in my rocking chair
You'll know where to find me
I'll be right there

My nose up in the clean northern air
Rocking away without a care
You'll find me smiling all of the time
Because I'll be home and not only in my mind

In my mind, I'm home among the islands
Witnessing the beauty in the sunset of a day
Catching boats before they get under way
I've said enough, there's nothing more to say

12/24/2016

Posted on 12/24/2016
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