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I'm ready for wide open spaces

I'm ready for a dirt road

for the sound of hooves

pounding out the rhythm of my heart

I'm ready to lean into the southern heat

for a humid breeze to braid my hair

To fall into my mother's arms

to see my dad smile

to see him push his hat back

and scratch his head

To have a healthy nephew sweat and sleep in my arms

To hear Randi say, "I wuv you Yacey!"

To see Mitzi's nose scrunch in laughter

To see Mandi twirl her hair

To see Kacey roll his eyes

To really see the stars

To taste the morning dew

To run barefoot through a hayfield

To jump into warm pond water

To hear the coyotes welcome the midnight train

To smell homemade bread

To watch my Daddy's corn pop up in rows

To see the oaks blur into sight

I'm ready to be home