A Moment in Time.
As we approached along the motorway I saw you.
Standing motionless as better days
Have now passed you by
The future for you is, unpredictable
Because you need love and care
And the elements will surely leave their mark
With further, wear and tear.
Any history you would have recalled
Had you spoken then I am sure
Would have been fraught with struggles
Hardships and so much more.
Whilst families from many generations.
Walked through your door
Today as your solid stone walls
Still hold strong and secure
Roof over your frame stands high and tall
I wonder about you and your past
Thinking about how it used to be
You must have stood there for at least,
The best part, of a century.
Then!
Clicking your photo hurriedly
As we drive by
I have your image etched
Long term in my memory
From this unplanned meeting
And, a moment in time.
MilliMusings. 2008.
Creative Challenge Number 9
You can follow the creative tour from Here.
Very nice. Very thoughtful.
ReplyDeleteDespite meager apperance, the old building was quite stable, wasn't it?
It is as I stated just a passing photo however it looked not too bad from the blown up photo. I love the old interesting, and will stop for a shot given the opportunity. You can click the photo to see it larger if you like.
ReplyDeleteThanks for your visit and comment..Lovely.
And you were worried! This is great!! Both picture and poem!
ReplyDeletewow, a look at history...
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from one moment, many perspectives....
ReplyDeleteWOW! I'm impressed, Milli! That's a beautiful poem for a wonderful old building! I can't express how touching your poem is - so beautifully put and so heartwarming. It most definitely put a smile on my face. Thank you so very much for posting it. Like I say, I'm super impressed and in awe.
ReplyDeleteTake good care of you!
Hugs - Marcia
yes the joy of life is more when, some thing is unplanned and met, the way i found u here! my link @ http://shankarg.multiply.com/journal/item/131/2008-123-CreativeChallenge9moment_in_time
ReplyDeleteVery good :)
ReplyDeleteWow. Beautiful photograph and poem Millie, on the phrase of the theme "a moment in time". Yy for sharing. mine is at - http://jayaramanms.multiply.com/journal/item/218/CREATIVE_CHALANGE_9
ReplyDelete:). I love the way you treated the Old house, its a living being too if you think of how it nurtures the ones who live within its walls. You recognized its character built through the years...Enjoyed this...
ReplyDeleteI loved this. I often see wonderful old country buildings, now derelict, and feel sad at the demise of their usefulness. The photograph was a true reminder of a moment in time.
ReplyDeleteI too am fascinated by empty/abandoned homes and buildings...very creative idea for this challenge!
ReplyDeleteI love the lines:
I" have your image etched
Long term in my memory"
awesome writing
This is a great poem! You have a lilting rhythm going her with strong rhymes. The picture is so beautiful! Sometimes I wish places could tell their stories ... but your words did a fine job. Also you have used great imagery that brought this poem to life!!
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ReplyDeleteSomehow... this came from my childhood memory... mostly from the photo but also from your words.
I love old barns, they remind me of olden days when life was slower and people cared. Before we became a me, me, me society. What a beautiful picture and poem, thank you for sharing both with me (heh heh heh).
ReplyDeleteNow that is real poetry of mind, spirit and presentation.
ReplyDeleteI felt so very moved by the thought that motivated it too.
Very poetic in every sense! Love it!
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Lovely. Oh the building holds so much beauty. And you're poem made it an adventure to visit.
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Beautiful words - an ode to a forgotton place.Just a moment caught passing by.
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an awesome way to look at historic buildings i hate it when i seen them in disrepair tis truly sad they are forgotten.
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Nice of you, Millie, to have read and commented my post. Thanks. Have a great week. Hugs, Belita
ReplyDeleteI love old barns. The more worn the more love
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