I can almost see you sitting there at the computer or TV screen.  You 
have been feeling so down.  Wanting to give in and give up.  You are 
tired of fighting, tired of trying to explain what it is you are going 
through or what you feel to ears that could never understand.  It is 
just easier to say nothing.  Sometimes they don't seem to care anyway. 

Come on baby, let's go home.

You have tried to change, tried to give your best, followed the 
doctor's advice and what well meaning friends and family have suggested 
but you feel stuck.  You want out of this place of despair but you don't know 
how.  Is there any hope? 

Let me take you out of here.  Away from the mundane, the routine, the 
noises that cloud your mind. 

Come on baby, let's go home.

I don't know the shoes you walk in.  We all wear different sizes.  I 
could never know your exact feelings but I can listen, I can love and I 
can be there. 

Come on baby, let's go home.

Where is home?  Is it a place?  Is it a family that we are in? 
Sometimes the answers aren't so obvious.
But for right now, for these next few moments, close your eyes - it's 
right here.  I will take you there.

Give me your hand.  It's okay you can trust me.  I won't hurt you nor 
do I want to take anything from you.In this home you are safe.  Sit down 
and rest your weary head on this pillow while I gently stroke your hair.

Relax your muscles.  Let your body rest.  No one can bother you or get 
to you here.  You don't have to say a word.  Go to sleep if you like, I 
won't leave.  You are home here. Full acceptance and unconditional 
love.

Is it possible you say?  Yes!
But how?  To me I think that to give love you have to know love.  I 
have known pain so I can understand pain to some degree.  I have also 
known and know love so I can give it as well.

God's love is this way.  He is a safe place.
I give out of that love and the love of others.

All I want to do is give.  It is your turn to receive.  It's okay.
Whenever you feel alone.  Whenever you want to quit.  I want you to 
come back to this place and close your eyes and know that I am here. 
I will be the voice saying....

Come on baby, let's go home.

Julie Sando,
Dedicated to all of those who have allowed my heart to find a home in 
their love and friendship.,

 Slaying The Dragon Poetry