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Marchmadness
Member Rara Avis

since 2007-09-16

Posts 9271
So. El Monte, California

0 posted 2007-09-21 12:32 PM

Still I see the old Hardwick house
As it was not so long ago,
Standing like a dowager empress
Overlooking the highway below.

In aging, Victorian splendor,
She dominates with grace
The forest that closes around her
In a passionate, green embrace.

Seen through the curtains of rain
That the winters of Salem bring
Or nestled amid the flowering trees
Of a picturesque Oregon spring.

If I close my eyes I smell lilacs
And hear the buzzing of bees,
Busy among the pink and white blossoms,
In the orchard of apple trees.

I remember the old, wooden porch
With tangled white roses entwined,
And the door that will always be open
...Somewhere in my mind.

Ida Werrett

A Romantic Heart
Member Ascendant

since 1999-09-03

Posts 5496
Forever In Your Heart

1 posted 2007-09-21 03:26 PM

Beautiful Ida....I love Victorian Homes!

I could see the house while
reading your poetry

~Hugs ARH

Marchmadness
Member Rara Avis

since 2007-09-16

Posts 9271
So. El Monte, California

2 posted 2007-09-21 07:20 PM

Thank You, Romantic heart, I appreciate your taking the time to read my poetry and your very nice comment.
Ida

LindsayP
Member Elite

since 2007-07-28

Posts 3410
Australia, Victoria

3 posted 2007-09-21 10:52 PM

I can see you have some wonderful memories Ida, for you paint a lovely picture. enjoyed it immensely, great poem.

Lindsay

Marchmadness
Member Rara Avis

since 2007-09-16

Posts 9271
So. El Monte, California

4 posted 2007-09-22 02:53 AM

Thank you Lindsey,
The Hardwick house was an old house we rented when I was little. It was pretty old and not inthe greatest shape but I loved it there.
Ida

Marge Tindal

Member Empyrean

since 1999-11-06

Posts 42384
Florida's Foreverly Shores

5 posted 2007-09-22 10:21 AM

Ida~
You took me back to a house of my childhood~

Thank you~
*Huglets*
~*Marge*~

~*The sound of a kiss is not as strong as that of a cannon, but it's echo endures much longer*~
Email - noles1@totcon.com

OwlSA
Member Rara Avis

since 2005-11-07

Posts 9347
Durban, South Africa

6 posted 2007-09-22 10:48 AM

I enjoyed your poem and memories and the images they evoked for me, immensely. Thank you.

- Owl

Marchmadness
Member Rara Avis

since 2007-09-16

Posts 9271
So. El Monte, California

7 posted 2007-09-22 11:54 AM

Thank You Owl, Thememory of this old house is very special to me.

latearrival
Member Ascendant

since 2003-03-21

Posts 5499
Florida

8 posted 2007-09-22 11:52 PM

I think we might all have a favorite home we lived in. Loved this."late

Marchmadness
Member Rara Avis

since 2007-09-16

Posts 9271
So. El Monte, California

9 posted 2007-09-23 01:43 AM

Thank You, Owl, I appreciate your kind comments.

Marchmadness
Member Rara Avis

since 2007-09-16

Posts 9271
So. El Monte, California

10 posted 2007-10-13 02:49 AM

OOPS, SO SORRY LATE, MADE A MISTAKE. THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR TAKING THE TIME TO READ MY POETRY.
IDA

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