I’m going soon
November 24th, 2003 byI’m headed home.
I’m headed to Virginia.
I’m going to see family.
I’m going to see Maryam.
I’m going to spend Eid with them.
I’m going to go shopping with them.
And I’m going to try and be patient.
And I’m going to try and remember.
That though I’m only 23, it’s been three years since we were last a family together. That I feel as if I should say such things when I’m twice this age instead. That I feel like a giant man entering a dwarf house, only to realize he never really grew up, he was never really that big in this house.
I’m headed home.
Home, where your family lies waiting.
For you.
November 24th, 2003 at 5:18 pm
When I was growing up and trying to figure out what “home” meant for me, I liked Robert Frost’s way of putting it: “Home is where they have to take you in.”
Rethinking that now, his quote – to me – implies that “they” may not necessarily have a choice in the matter. And that sense of unwillingness or reluctance totally ruins the line for me.
Me, I like having the ability to choose my home. And I’m blessed to know that there is no reluctance in my family’s sharing of love.
I know what it’s like to have immediate family scattered and apart for prolonged periods of time, and so I can sympathize. Have a beautiful holiday with yours, Waleed.
November 24th, 2003 at 7:16 pm
Enjoy!
Salaam alaikum to you and yours, and have a joy-filled holiday insha’Allah.
November 24th, 2003 at 10:48 pm
why do we keep getting constant reminders of your age?
November 25th, 2003 at 2:15 am
Home and family, you never learn what they mean till you leave them behind. Hope you make the most of it brother.
November 25th, 2003 at 2:40 am
Yay, mashAllah @ going home
Eid Mubarek
(Lol@adnan’s comment)
November 25th, 2003 at 8:25 pm
home is where the heart is. it’s true. trust me. i know these things.
November 27th, 2003 at 4:07 am
beautiful