I’m Coming Home – Tony Clarke

The story starts with a soldier walking towards a long black train however, it also applies to many couples who have decided to end their relationship.

The heart ache the shear frustration experienced in these situations, by both male and female is incomprehensible.

We know by experiences the dear John letters received by these people even during height of conflict drives many to the point of no return.

In this story all he has is an old worn-out picture of his son, which he holds dearly. He holds on to his thoughts about the home he used to share, the memories of his loved ones, the smell of cooking in the air and a warm and gentle home. Now all brought to an abrupt ending by the decision of his partner to end a relationship.

He is thinking aloud telling himself how he hurts and remembers the smell of the flowers by the door.

Finally, he decides, “I’m Coming Home” on that big black train! You will see me walking to that big black train. I know where my son was, and I am coming back to find him again.