A baby’s face, so innocent and bright, <br />with eyes so wide and shining with delight; <br />Safe in the comfort of a warm embrace, <br />the love that blossoms in a mother’s face. <br /> <br />A horse that stretches out his noble head, <br />well curried, groomed, well exercised and fed. <br />His mane full flowing in the summer breeze, <br />pacing the meadowed grass with graceful ease. <br /> <br />A sailing ship that follows down the wind, <br />top gallants set, and all sails safely pinned. <br />Straining and surging through a foaming sea. <br /> <br />All of these sights are beautiful to me. <br /> <br />But most of all, the love within those eyes, <br />the warming smile that shines for me alone. <br />This is the beauty I would idolise, <br />this is the face that bids me..... <br /> <br /> ..... Welcome Home!<br /><br />Thomas Vaughan Jones<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/preferences-3/
