The Endless Road

Field of gold

 

 

Northern California during autumn,

golden valley, harvested fields, open spaces, geese in flight.

Country roads leading near and far.

 

 

Tree in Golden field

 

 

Clouds adding texture between the valley and the foothills.

A single tree sets the stage.

 

 

White barn in a field

 

 

A barn in the middle of a harvested rice field.

I grew up in this valley,

under these clouds,

surrounded by rice fields,

in wide spaces,

with long grey paved roads,

and barns in the middle of nowhere, but at the center of our lives.

 

Foothills northern california

 

 

The foothills north of San Francisco are rolling gold,

The fence post holding nothing in,

are the first sign that my childhood home is nearing.

My heart opens,

I feel the rolling gold, rolling gold, rolling gold…..

 

 

Foothills

 

Pouring into the Sacramento valley.

 

 

 

Country mailbox

 

Sacha my son asked, "How could you leave?"

And my heart stings.

Following your heart is not always easy.

Especially when it divides you in two.

 

Oh, distant geese that fly overhead where are you going?

Rolling gold along the long grey paved road?

 

 

Northern california valley

 

 

I left because I fell in love.

I come back because I am in love.

That is the gift of an abundant harvest.

But toil you must.

 

Shasta

 

 

At the end of the valley, Mount Shasta rises.

What do I see the valley or do I see the mountain, the peak or the flatland?

Oh, both depending on the day.

A blend makes it interesting, helps to keep one focused. 

 

Blue skies with clouds

Blue sky with clouds overhead.

 

 

A journey far and wide

 

A journey far and wide.

It is not a straight shot.

Blurred are the borders, vast is the horizon,

Home.



Comments

11 responses to “The Endless Road”

  1. I love your posts about ‘Home’.
    I live in central Calif…….say prayers for our
    dry, burning state.
    Home is in our souls, always!

  2. this is one of your most beautiful posts EVER!! I can feel your love for your other home and odd as it may seem….I feel I know that land through your words …like I have been there walked that ground laid on my back taking in those skies and gazing at those clouds ….. one with it ….the power of words ……

  3. So beautifully written. I remember childhood road trip vacations through that area, Mt, Shasta, the farmlands and wondering what it would be like to grow up on a farm instead of the city. It may not be my home area but your description makes it feel like it is. A gorgeous part of our country.

  4. Jacklynn Lantry

    Welcome home…

  5. California dreaming… Memories of childhood…Thanksgiving… Giving thanks,
    Have a wonderful time in California ( Arguably
    , still the BEST STATE IN THE UNION)!

  6. Have a wonderful time with your family in California.
    Safe travels always.
    Love Jeanne

  7. Oh, Corey! This is such a beautiful post of home! I feel your love of home and even though I am not from California, I feel like it could have been written about my home. So happy for this time for you!

  8. Ann of Avondale

    So happy you are able to travel back home and stay for over a month. The time spent with your mom and family is precious so enjoy every single second with them. It will be special for your mom to meet Gabriel, as well as other family members. Lots to be thankful for when you have an extended family. Many blessings to you and your family.

  9. Captivating photos! I know you’ll have a wonderful stay!

  10. Amen!!! California is still the best!

  11. Yes! Whenever I drive south to California and family I wonder some of the same things and I am not as far away as you are. It is indeed feeling torn between two worlds, each is beautiful and has your heart.

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