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Behind Your Doors |
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Denise
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since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648
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How many souls have sheltered there Within your walls so safe from care How many tots with teddy bears Have sleepily trudged up your stairs? How many dreams were fashioned there So grandiose, beyond compare How many moments have you seen Both moments strained and times serene? How many tears have fallen there From broken hearts beyond repair How many people came to see Their fondest dreams would never be? How many knees have knelt in prayer How many hearts have met Him there Within your walls, upon your floors How many there, behind your doors? How many stories could you share Of all the folks who've sheltered there Down through the years from days of old How many stories could be told? ------------------ Denise |
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WhtDove Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-22
Posts 9245Illinois |
LOL probably quite a few from this old house. It stood longer than I have! Hmmn, what the walls could say I wonder! |
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Julie Senior Member
since 1999-08-20
Posts 739Houston, TX |
Lovely Denise. Reminds me of my mother's home. The same house I lived in throughout my childhood. Many a child has walked through her door and in many ways. Thank you. |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Thanks, Rebecca and Julie! I live in a neighborhood of very old houses. Mine was built in 1886. I was thinking about that one day and started to wonder about all the people who have lived here since then. (sometimes my mind wanders like that!) Thanks again for your kind comments!  ------------------ Denise |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Beautiful thoughts, Denise and beautifully written. As always. Elizabeth |
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RSEvans Senior Member
since 1999-10-23
Posts 1147Tulsa, OK, USA |
A masterful tribute. You continue to make me smile. ------------------ Once I was brilliant, now I no longer shine, but the twinkle in my eye speaks of another time. |
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Marge Tindal 
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Denise, I'm reminded of the song 'This Old House'. I grew up in such a house and the memories are deep within of the smells, the hiding places, the fun, the mystery and yes, the nostalgia of it all. Great memory shaker ... thanks. ------------------ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ noles1@totcon.com |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
I like the thoughts from this one denise....It would be wonderful if old houses, old buildings, old churches could talk sometimes |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Well done Denise enjoyed the read. |
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Pepper Member Elite
since 1999-08-19
Posts 3079Southern Florida |
Wonderful poem Denise.... Your house sounds fascinating....Is it registered with the Historical Society? ------------------ A soul that writes from the heart and shares it, truly gives a gift extraordinaire! |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Thank you, Elizabeth, RS, Marge, Ruth, Seymour and Pepper for reading and commenting! It is always appreciated! Pepper- No, I don't believe so. It is only one of thousands, if not more, that were built around that time. Philadelphia is a city of many old neighborhoods! I guess they just built houses very well during the last century, as most of them are still standing and livable! ------------------ Denise |
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Balladeer
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
If only these old walls could talk....right, Denise? What stories indeed! This is excellent, worthy of thought.....as all yours are. |
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Mike Member Elite
since 1999-06-19
Posts 2462 |
Somehow, I suspect you have your children's height's measured on the walls. The memories that exist within a home... not only ours, but those who have proceeded us. Thank you for the poem Denise, very nice. |
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Ohme Senior Member
since 1999-07-17
Posts 816Texas |
Denise, I sold my house in Colorado before moving to Texas. It was built in 1886. I know that house experienced a lot. One was a small earthquake just a few years back. ------------------ Yesterday is history, tomorrow just a mystery. And if today is good to me how could I ask for more? |
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Corinne Member Ascendant
since 1999-10-28
Posts 5167state of confusion |
It's no wonder houses feel alive! Loved this piece. Thanks, Denise! |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
A great big thank you to you all, Balladeer, Mike, Ohme and Corinne! So glad you all liked it! It means much to me! Balladeer- It would be very interesting! Mike- My old house did! We moved here when the kids were older! Thanks again everybody! ------------------ Denise |
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jenmarie Junior Member
since 1999-11-09
Posts 27 |
i havent been on in a while and what a great poem to find - so many feelings and memories are in the places we have lived - i have always wondered so often who lived here befor and then when i have had to leave - who is there now! |
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