I was a little late in hearing the news about Jon...

Coming Home (for Jon)

Yesterday I heard the news
that you were back with us
Yesterday I shed some tears
of happiness

Welcome home dear Jon
battle-worn you are
an inspiration to everyone
with your last-won medal

© 2011 Sonya Florentino


photo by Nivek Serrot
http://www.flickr.com/photos/nivekrtorres/3779828445/

heather wilkins
great dedication to Jon. welcome home jon.

Lynda Robson
Lovely dedication to Jon... a true soldier...

Fay Slimm
This will be comfort to Jon without doubt Sonya - - a beautiful welcome home and may I add my wishes too for Jon's recovery to better health really soon now he is home.

magnolia
Thanks for writing this Sonya. We all welcome home our poet friend...Maggie

Kesav V Easwaran
Nice poem Sonya, that conveys your goodwill regards and loving concern

Ency Bearis
splendid poem welcoming back Jon

Ben Gieske
Heart warming and beautifully expressed.

carol
lovely sonetta

kath
Lovely poem Sonya - a warm welcome for our brave soldier! :) kath xxx

Gita Ashok
This is such a heartfelt write, Sonya for a wonderful poet friend.

Karin Anderson
A special homecoming for dear Jon Sonya and I know he will appreciate it immensely.

Meggie Gultiano
a lovely welcome..galing sa puso mo, Kapatid

Sandra Martyres
Lovely verse dedicated to Jon..just what he needs at this moment Sonya...