The House
If these old walls could talk50 total reviews
Comment from flamingstar
That was an enjoyable read. Great rhyming. It's an odd feeling to go back and trigger old memories. Sometimes it's best not to!
reply by the author on 29-Dec-2014
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That was an enjoyable read. Great rhyming. It's an odd feeling to go back and trigger old memories. Sometimes it's best not to!
Comment Written 21-Dec-2014
reply by the author on 29-Dec-2014
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Thank you for your thoughtful and encouraging review.
Happy New Year
Janet
Comment from Giddy Nielsen-Sweep
The old house is a bit like the cycle of life. When we're young we are useful and full of life, but in old age the rot sets in! How sad for your family that your niece is so sick. Cancer is a dreadful scourge of man kind. I hope all your family can find some peace and contentment at Christmas time. Hugs, Giddy
reply by the author on 29-Dec-2014
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The old house is a bit like the cycle of life. When we're young we are useful and full of life, but in old age the rot sets in! How sad for your family that your niece is so sick. Cancer is a dreadful scourge of man kind. I hope all your family can find some peace and contentment at Christmas time. Hugs, Giddy
Comment Written 21-Dec-2014
reply by the author on 29-Dec-2014
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Thank you for your thoughtful and encouraging review and for your sympathy for my family. She did enjoy Christmas and we hope to have her a while longer.
Happy New Year
Comment from giraffmang
This is beautifully penned and is filled with nostalgia and emotion.
I also found it kind of haunting especially the last verse. It is sad to see houses fall into disrepair. so many now and many new houses will not stand the test of time either.
Nicely done.
GMG
reply by the author on 29-Dec-2014
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This is beautifully penned and is filled with nostalgia and emotion.
I also found it kind of haunting especially the last verse. It is sad to see houses fall into disrepair. so many now and many new houses will not stand the test of time either.
Nicely done.
GMG
Comment Written 21-Dec-2014
reply by the author on 29-Dec-2014
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Thank you GMG for your thoughtful and encouraging review.
Happy New Year
Janet
Comment from scd41
An old dilapidated house that has witnessed so many happy moments and tragedies bring nostalgia and pathos. Your poem touches them nicely. The picture heightens the feelings further.
reply by the author on 29-Dec-2014
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An old dilapidated house that has witnessed so many happy moments and tragedies bring nostalgia and pathos. Your poem touches them nicely. The picture heightens the feelings further.
Comment Written 21-Dec-2014
reply by the author on 29-Dec-2014
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Thank you for your thoughtful and encouraging review.
Happy New Year
Janet
Comment from Carole Rosa
Janet, This is a lovely piece that reminds me of my memories about my parents house. After both of my parents passed, I sold my family home of seventy years. Because I was a licensed builder at the time, I was the one who bulldozed it. I dozed for the new owner of the property, so they could build a new modern house on the lot. It was a devastating feeling to see all my memories crashing to the ground. Excellent work. Carole
reply by the author on 22-Dec-2014
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Janet, This is a lovely piece that reminds me of my memories about my parents house. After both of my parents passed, I sold my family home of seventy years. Because I was a licensed builder at the time, I was the one who bulldozed it. I dozed for the new owner of the property, so they could build a new modern house on the lot. It was a devastating feeling to see all my memories crashing to the ground. Excellent work. Carole
Comment Written 21-Dec-2014
reply by the author on 22-Dec-2014
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Thank you Carole for your thoughtful and heartfelt review and the generous six stars. That must have been devasting to bulldoze your family home. My Grandmas home was torn down but I wasn't there for the demolition, thank goodness.
Have a Merry Christmas.
Janet
Comment from rjuselius
this is an exquisite piece of poetic art dear jmf4119! the story of the abandoned house is quite compelling. very well-penned and presented!
thank you for sharing!
happy holidays!
rebekka x
reply by the author on 22-Dec-2014
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this is an exquisite piece of poetic art dear jmf4119! the story of the abandoned house is quite compelling. very well-penned and presented!
thank you for sharing!
happy holidays!
rebekka x
Comment Written 21-Dec-2014
reply by the author on 22-Dec-2014
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Thank you rebekka for your thoughtful and encouraging review and those generous six stars.
Hope you have a very Merry Christmas
Janet x
Comment from pipersfancy
What a beautiful, bittersweet poem you've penned. I especially like the third stanza - it simply exudes motherly love for a family. I'm so sorry to read that your niece is so ill - I will be sure to say a prayer for her and your family.
Warm regards,
Christina
reply by the author on 29-Dec-2014
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What a beautiful, bittersweet poem you've penned. I especially like the third stanza - it simply exudes motherly love for a family. I'm so sorry to read that your niece is so ill - I will be sure to say a prayer for her and your family.
Warm regards,
Christina
Comment Written 21-Dec-2014
reply by the author on 29-Dec-2014
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Thank you Christina for your thoughtful and encouraging review and for your sympathy for my family. She did enjoy Christmas and we hope to have her a while longer.
Happy New Year
Comment from seaglass
I love your poem. I love old houses and always believed there's a story in each one of them. You would enjoy my book about an old house. "My Walls Speak, Carolyn Long Silvers, on Amazon.
reply by the author on 29-Dec-2014
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I love your poem. I love old houses and always believed there's a story in each one of them. You would enjoy my book about an old house. "My Walls Speak, Carolyn Long Silvers, on Amazon.
Comment Written 20-Dec-2014
reply by the author on 29-Dec-2014
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Thank you Carolyn for your thoughtful and encouraging review.
Happy New Year
Janet
Comment from Zue65
Pictures and old photos have a way of reminding us memories of the past whether sad or happy. Your poem clearly captured those memories in those poetic lines. An excellent write. God bless.
reply by the author on 29-Dec-2014
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Pictures and old photos have a way of reminding us memories of the past whether sad or happy. Your poem clearly captured those memories in those poetic lines. An excellent write. God bless.
Comment Written 20-Dec-2014
reply by the author on 29-Dec-2014
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Thank you for your thoughtful and encouraging review.
Happy New Year
Janet
Comment from MelB
The poem reveals that there were many fond memories in that house. Makes you feel sad that the house is now abandoned and it is no longer home. Well written.
reply by the author on 29-Dec-2014
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The poem reveals that there were many fond memories in that house. Makes you feel sad that the house is now abandoned and it is no longer home. Well written.
Comment Written 20-Dec-2014
reply by the author on 29-Dec-2014
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Thank you for your thoughtful and encouraging review.
Happy New Year
Janet
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