Home at Sundown
(inspired by my painting, HOME AT SUNDOWN)
I travel along familiar country roads
gravel clattering against my car,
my compass set for home.
I slowly drive the laneway towards barns and house
the sky glowing with rich jewel tones
the sun descending behind the distant trees
I know what awaits my arrival
And as I turn into the driveway, I hear him
His loud, throaty greeting filled with excitement
I can barely make it through the door
It’s hard controlling a 130-pound Great Dane
who still thinks he’s a lap dog.
What a lovely, evocative journey home to your happy companion! Love it!
Thanks Anne. This painting was created for my granddaughter as a housewarming gift. She wanted a painting of her childhood home-her parents farm. The Great Dane is a rescue she brought home from her job at a veterinary clinic.
I loved this, could just imagine the great Dane lolloping towards this narrator. Thanks for sharing, the ‘gravel clattering’ was one of my favourite bits.
Thank you Katrina!