Going Home (from New Zealand)

Going Home (from New Zealand) (c)2013 John Meisel, Rotorua, NZ

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Been five months and almost six/our time is winding down

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Can’t believe it’s half a year since we pulled into this town

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Seems that only yesterday excitement was all new

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But I sure am glad to be here and enjoy this time with you

We learned to drive with comfort on the left side of the road.

Say "good on you" and "hey you going"- once were new, now old

Our bodies’ rhythm so confused by seasons that are switched

That craving, yearning travel scratch has certainly been itched

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CHORUS: We’re going home, familiar faces and sights

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Going home, with a new lease on life

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Eyes open round, might even see something new in our hometown

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Creating our own sacred place, know the world is a brighter place C D D C G D

Saw the Southern Cross one night while sailing Taupo Lake

That starry constellation showed us courses we should take

Lost our way in bay of islands sailing through the isles

Finally found our harbor, set our anchors for a while

In Rotorua feel the spirit, jambalaya in the street

Wander down Tutanakai, looking for a treat

I’m grateful for the company of all our new found mates

Invited us to dinner and told of trips that we should take

CHORUS: Going home…

Saw my wife, lovely Laura, come into her own

Jewelry in a gallery, and weaving here at home

People calling left and right to feel her healing touch

She makes our house a home and how I love her oh so much.

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