Comment from catch22

Excellent

Hi P! This is a lovely and nostalgic bit of verse about a shed that had special significance and memories for you as a child. I also love old buildings and am sentimental over historical landmarks. Top notch meter and rhyme in this write, and you relay the shed with clear images--it paints a vivid picture of what this building meant to you.

 Comment Written 13-Jan-2015

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reply by the author on 19-Jan-2015

Hey thanks Gail, yeah I get a little nostalgic now and again. Had to ease my readers in with something clean for starters haha. Much appreciate your warm review and support and apologise for my lack of it at present. Cheers P

Comment from Drew Delaney

Excellent

Really like this. I have a ton of photos of old buildings vacated and empty, some leaning, and roofs dipped on. It's sad when there are so many in an area. The stories of the past, the history within, I can see why you would shed a tear. thanks for sharing. You have a good heart I believe. Drew xx

 Comment Written 13-Jan-2015

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reply by the author on 19-Jan-2015

Thanks Drew, it's nice to know there are some kindred spirits out there who appreciate the same simple things. Some of these structures have more character than some people! LOL Thanks again... Cheers P

Comment from ravenblack

Excellent

I know exactly where you are coming from in this one. There were a few dilapidated barns in this cookie cutter town, some of the only buildings with character, and I would drink them in on most every commute. Now gone for yet more cookie cutter houses and the drive is not the same. It makes me want to build a tree house...though our trees are saplings.

 Comment Written 13-Jan-2015

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reply by the author on 19-Jan-2015

Thanks RB. I love old barns too. Basically any structure that is run down and falling to bits. LOL Now GO build that tree house, mate! LMAO Cheers P

Comment from Ankh

Excellent

Hey Hun. This has great rhythm and flow, but then again that is you. Your description was bang on. I love old structures, so this poem strikes a chord with me.
Just got myself a new camera. I am off to find some old structures to photograph.
:-)~

 Comment Written 13-Jan-2015

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reply by the author on 14-Jan-2015

Hey my HaHa...thanks for your interest in this one. Glad we have a kindred interest in this.
Nice to hear from you Seth.
Hugs
J

Comment from Louise Michelle

Excellent

Oh, that poor little shed. Through your skillful writing, C.P., I couldn't help but think of it as an old person out in the elements, struggling for survival. Now answer me this -- does one wear black when mourning a bunch of wood? (I couldn't help myself, lol.) Hugs, Lou

 Comment Written 13-Jan-2015

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reply by the author on 19-Jan-2015

Thanks Lou, much appreciate your warm review and a few commented this had human parallels. Hmmm, interesting.
Now me thinks you would wear chocolate brown or burnt umber LOL Smart ass! LOL
LOVED your review, many thanks mate.
Hugs C.P.
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Comment from GWHARGIS

Excellent

I like how you gave actual life to the old shed. You made it seem like an old person, with wisdom and stories to impart on those willing to listen and learn. Great imagery and emotional tone. I really enjoyed this. Gretchen

 Comment Written 12-Jan-2015

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reply by the author on 12-Jan-2015

Thank you very much. I thoroughly enjoyed your review. Have a nice day.
Cheers P

Comment from l.raven

Exceptional

HI Phillippa, I love this...I often wonderful when I see buildings what went on in them...I try the picture the people being in there...and it sad when they take them down...they take down history...I love your story told and the little shed...so sorry it is now gone...sigh...so good to see you ...you...very well written...I love your writes...Luff Linda xxoo love

 Comment Written 12-Jan-2015

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reply by the author on 12-Jan-2015

Hey Linda! Thanks for stopping by and enjoying my lean times and yes so sad when they eventually fall. Much appreciate the sixer and your review. Hope you are having a great 2015 so far.
Hugs Phillippa
xoxo

reply by l.raven on 12-Jan-2015

you are so welcome you...hope you had a great Christmas...and a Happy New Years eve...luff xxoo Linda

Comment from vapros

Exceptional

Pal, this is artistry - you really do have a serious side. I can't recall reading anything so nostalgic and entertaining, and at the same time so smoothly done. Lots of great description and feeling and a bit of history, all in pleasing phrases. I'm glad you got there before the thing died.

Bill

 Comment Written 12-Jan-2015

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reply by the author on 12-Jan-2015

Awww Billiam, thank you SO much. I really appreciate the first part in particular of your review. I like nostalgia...but need a little humour or entertainment to stop me getting bored. I'M so glad I got there and decided to finally take a pic before it croaked...AND I got a bonza poem. Thank you sincerely for this sixer and warm review.
Flip

Comment from nancyjam

Excellent

Nice to see you back. I enjoyed this poem so much.
I pass old barns that lean like this and wonder what holds them up.
Your images are wonderfully described with great rhyme and meter.
How sad that it disappeared. Good that you have the picture. Nancy

 Comment Written 12-Jan-2015

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reply by the author on 12-Jan-2015

Thanks so much Nancy. I appreciate your thoughtful review.
Cheers P

Comment from Deniz22

Excellent

I share your love for old, tumbled down things but it doesn't include that morning look in the mirror. Driving thru NH, we used to pass this big old barn and wonder how long it would last as it had that "lean look". Sad to say, it wasn't the wind that done her in...it was John Deere. Good 'un! (Your poem)

 Comment Written 12-Jan-2015

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reply by the author on 12-Jan-2015

Thanks for your charming review Deniz and also your kindred love of all things (alright nearly all things) old and crumbling LOL
I also appreciate your barn story. It's nice to know there are others who truly appreciate the fallen and falling haha.
Cheers P