Second time around this block
Have been here before
Things surprisingly familiar
The language is coming back to me
I can find my way

Not a stranger anymore
Have been here before
No surprises lurking around the nook
That perfect Eastern breeze
I speak the language now

This currency I have used
Have been here before
Got my bearings right this time
The food is as good as  it was then
The drink more quenching now

These faces are familiar strangers
Have been here before
Life is the same as it was then
Good vibes resounding the dance floor
The journey is sweeter now

My expectations are now clear-sighted
Have been here before
Much wiser in my dealings
Can negotiate in the market place
Fear of the unknown no longer exists

I can now explore all corners
Have been here before
Delight of seeing old acquaintances
Catching up around the fireplace
It is good to be back

He supposed he should be grateful
For all that he needed was apparent
Air for life
Roads for travel
Water for drink
And dirt to remind him from where he came

He was not ashamed of his past
It was where all his dreams were born
He could ride a horse
Work with his hands
Love a woman
And live alone no matter by what name

He saw the people with sad faces
Even though they lived their dream
With new cars
Talking on phones
Beautiful homes
But they had already lost the game

They could never imagine love was enough
For a man who left his country for more
For his children
For his wife
For his mother
It is his will to be proud no matter how plain