Can I Go Back

Can I go back

Back to the place I call home

Full of laughter and love

The place where I sleep above my friend

As I'm surrounded by so many others

The place where I take down my walls

And not just let people in

But let people see me

The place where friendship bracelets are made

Woven with love and care

Then worn until they break

But the friendship never breaks

I want to drive through the gates again

And be welcomed with open arms

Because it's home

The place where you laugh until you cry

And when you actually cry

There's always a shoulder there for you

Always a hand to reach for

And a hug just around the corner

Can I go back

Back to the place

Where everyone understands

What Hannukah is

To the place

Where on Friday

We all dress in white

And walk up the hill

Letting the songs and prayers embrace us

Cover us like a blanket

Can I go back

Back home