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Elizabeth Santos
Member Rara Avis

since 1999-11-08

Posts 9269
Pennsylvania

0 posted 2009-09-12 09:42 PM

Beneath this roof still echoes loom
And carry memories room to room
The remnants of a family face
Still frozen on a fireplace
But attic spaces steeped in gloom
Still sing a sweet nostalgic tune
Beneath this roof

Beneath these eaves I am consumed
By Christmas times and summer Junes
Allow me just a slower pace
To breath in scents of time and space
Of nurtured dreams that grew and bloomed
In little nooks, in little rooms
Where simple truth can be exhumed
Beneath this roof

Alison

Member Rara Avis

since 2008-01-27

Posts 9318
Lumpy oatmeal makes me crazy!

1 posted 2009-09-12 10:31 PM

There is so much warmth beneath this roof - it reached me in Alaska.

oxoxox
Alison

Marchmadness
Member Rara Avis

since 2007-09-16

Posts 9271
So. El Monte, California

2 posted 2009-09-13 03:13 AM

A keeper, Elizabeth, as most of yours are.
Ida

BluesSerenade
Member Patricius

since 2001-10-23

Posts 10549
By the Seaside

3 posted 2009-09-13 12:01 PM

This is a wonderful sentimental poem, full of priceless memories
that warm the heart and grow fonder over the years.

such a very sweet poem~

Heart2Heart
Senior Member

since 2009-05-15

Posts 738
Scotland/Norway

4 posted 2009-09-13 02:57 PM

A precious and sentimental poem and wonderful read, just as I like them.

I'm happy to have read this lovely poem this evening.
Heart2Heart

Margherita
Member Seraphic

since 2003-02-08

Posts 22236
Eternity

5 posted 2009-09-14 09:29 AM

A true, warm, welcoming home, under this roof!

A real gem you have gifted us with once again, dear Elizabeth!

Love,
Margherita

Earth Angel
Member Empyrean

since 2002-08-27

Posts 40215
Realms of Light

6 posted 2009-09-14 09:55 AM

Liz, the Rondeau is one of my favourite poetic forms to both read and write. You have done a masterful job of writing this one.

Not only is the form impeccable, the warmth and nostalgic beauty of your words radiate right off the page.

Love to you, dear poetess!

Linda

jbstillwater
Member

since 2009-07-03

Posts 216
Albuquerque, New Mexico

7 posted 2009-09-15 03:50 PM

Wonderful! Love the rhyming lines which seem to be disappearing these days and love the way you make it look so effortless.

Jan

LindsayP
Member Elite

since 2007-07-28

Posts 3410
Australia, Victoria

8 posted 2009-09-15 11:38 PM

Dear Liz that is a real poignant post you

have written here dear Lady, a delight to read, very much enjoyed. Love and a big hug

Lindsay

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