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"Long Way From Home" by Linette Rabsatt

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May 15th, 2026

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Long Way From Home

by Linette Rabsatt

it’s a long way from home
from my comfort zone
from the people I love
but what do I do?
at least I’m blessed
to have a good family
who love me whether
I am far or near
because they love and care
for me every waking moment
but so many others don’t have
that type of support system
some are happy to run
away from home
into any zone that welcomes them
even if it’s not good for them
den of thieves
lair of liars
some people just need love
and I am happy
to say that even
if I am gone for 1 day
my family proudly says
that they miss me
and they know from
my words and embrace
that I miss and love them too

About the Poet
Linette Rabsatt resides in Road Town, Tortola, British Virgin Islands.
Read the poet's biography and Wax Poetry and Art publications on
Linette Rabsatt's Artist Page.

This poem is featured in Legends of Shakespeare's Pen 2025/2026, published in the Wax Poetry and Art Library.

Keywords: love, family

Previously published in Caribbean Poetry Magazine:
Inferno
by Linette Rabsatt

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