Home.
The Rye runs into the Derwent
The Derwent flows down to the sea
This land, these rivers, this Ryedale
These are the heart of me.
My life moves forward, and I move along
But Ryedale comes right along with me
This land holds my roots which are buried so deep
The fields and the moors sing my song
For all I have travelled, for all I have seen
This place is my home
This is where I belong
PJ.
© 2023
This heartfelt poem captures the deep connection between a person and their homeland. Set in Ryedale, North Yorkshire, it speaks of the rivers Rye and Derwent, weaving together the landscape and personal identity. The verses beautifully express how our roots remain with us no matter where life takes us, and how the land we call home shapes who we are.
Written by Peter J. Watson, this poem appears in his collection
“Daftness and Other Afflictions.” The book is a wonderful mix of whimsical observations, heartfelt moments, and cynical glimpses of life, all told through Watson’s authentic Yorkshire voice. If you enjoy poetry that speaks to everyday experiences while touching the soul, you’ll find yourself at home in these pages.
