Big hats, tall buildings,<\/p>\n
steakhouses and green parks,<\/p>\n
the hot sun, whipping wind,<\/p>\n
and clouds with no rain.<\/p>\n
Spicy food, cold drinks,<\/p>\n
and a hotel filled with laughter.<\/p>\n
My room is quiet.<\/p>\n
I can snack in peace.<\/p>\n
I sleep soundly<\/p>\n
and uninterrupted.<\/p>\n
But nothing about this visit<\/p>\n
can make me forget about home,<\/p>\n
where my little boy plays<\/p>\n
and bangs on the table,<\/p>\n
where sleep is often disturbed,<\/p>\n
and meals are rarely eaten hot.<\/p>\n
Warm with my son on our couch,<\/p>\n
at home and completely happy.<\/p>\n
That’s where I want to be.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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