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Ode to an Old Barn

Sometimes I think old barns are like old people

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I love old "stuff" for some strang reason, Peaceful and proud I supose.GReat poem, that takes the reader back in time remebering days of old.God bless you-Michael.

Comment Written 01-Feb-2012

reply by the author on 02-Feb-2012

:o)Glad you liked my poem. We would get along great. LOL. I also love old stuff...come to think of it.."I am old..." LOL

reply by reconciled on 02-Feb-2012

me too!

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Yes, what stories it could tell. Well-written, great flow, and just the right tone for this kind of poem. I enjoyed your poem and imagining what the stories might be.

Comment Written 27-Jan-2012

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Thank you so much for your kind review of my poem. I am glad you liked it.

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Old barns house many stories. They serve a purpose and fulfill it. I liked how you listed children playing in the hay, sheltering cattle and withstanding the storms of life as examples of how old barns were used.

Comment Written 27-Jan-2012

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I am glad you liked my poem. Thank you Patricia for your kind review.

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Old barns could certain tell some fascinating stores if they could relate all they have seen. You have written an excellent, free verse poem. Best of luck.

Comment Written 27-Jan-2012

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Thank you for your kind review of my poem. I am glad you liked it.

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Interesting analogy, comparing the old barn to the old farmer whose life was so involved with it. Love your picture. Good luck to you, Jeanie Mercer

Comment Written 26-Jan-2012

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Thank you Jeanie for your kind remarks on my poem. I am glad you liked it.

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Hah, poor barn :(
I've taken so many pictures of abandon barns from my hometown. I find them so fascinating! Any old building really. Like you said.. the stories they must be able to tell!
Good job on this poem.

Comment Written 26-Jan-2012

reply by the author on 27-Jan-2012

Thank you for your kind review of my poem. Yes, I love old buildings, too. I paint in oil and acrylics and find them wonderful subjects.

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good use of occasional rhyme
vivid detail of setting that makes this old barn easy to visualize
good contrast between memories of what the barn used to be and what it has become with the ravages of the years
excellent alliteration in needed and new
excellent tone of praise for the ode - good luck in the ode contest. Brooke

Comment Written 26-Jan-2012

reply by the author on 27-Jan-2012

Thank you Brooke for your kind review. I am glad you liked my work. I value your opinion.

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There have been many times I have driven through country roads and looked at old barns and broken down houses and wondered what stories they could tell if they were alive. So I guess there are more of us that think that way. Nice post. :)

Comment Written 26-Jan-2012

reply by the author on 27-Jan-2012

Thank you Modee for reading and reviewing my poem. Yes, I love old buildings and barns. I paint in oil and acrylics and they make great subjects.

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