My home is far  

Far away from here 

I go up to it a few times a year 

When I arrive I’m met with the familiar sight 

The one I could only dream of at night 

I get checked in and grab my big duffle bag 

Packed to the brim making it heavy to drag 

I get to my bunk and the room seems to glow

I see new friends and I can’t wait for our camp love to grow 

I Kissed my parents goodbye and off they went 

It feels so safe here in this outdoor cabin tent 

The next day, we have fun events on the plan 

Like swimming in the lake and make your own fan 

We have our fun and do it all day 

Then we go back and our bunks are where we lay 

A deep question is asked and answered every night

I found a new family the world seems so bright 

Breakfast, Lunch, and dinner is filled with song 

Come everybody let’s all sing along

The week rushes by too quick and too fast 

I wish this week was forever I just want it to last

One final ceremony to say our goodbyes

We sniffle, we sing, we listen, we cry 

My new sisters and brothers who I look nothing like 

I already miss their laughter and our talks by fire light 

I miss it all and now I feel so blue 

I miss the stories being told and of course the counselors too 

They say a home is four walls and a door 

Mine has people who I absolutely adore 

My home is far 

Far away from here

But that’s ok 

I can’t wait to see it this year