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Foreclosure |
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ice Member Elite
since 2003-05-17
Posts 3404Pennsylvania |
An abandoned farmhouse: Surroundings, tilted-bent Walls and fields left fallow; Lacking proper husbandry. A dooryard fence: Its pickets bent, Top hinge broke- Sagging, Like its former owner- Overburdened; Spine out of line. The windows of the house Are shattered Curtains wheeze in and out Like nurturing dreams That made exit, And enter Through a young mans eyes, In warmer breezes Of former springs. But now only nightmares Blow winter Through broken lenses And make a slow retreat From the visionless Head of the old farmer, Now stuck on the pike Of his banker. [This message has been edited by ice (04-09-2005 08:57 AM).] |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
ice Now that is a chilly thought this morning. Enjoyed |
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longte Member
since 2005-04-06
Posts 199Australia |
Vivid Pity its so true all to often Live It |
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ice Member Elite
since 2003-05-17
Posts 3404Pennsylvania |
See More "Chilly" it is...The farm is just up the road from me..glad you enjoyed. Longte Much to often, that is true... Thank you for reading and the reply... ----------ice ><> |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
This reminds me of a story... they didn't lose the farm, but in a way they did. They turned the fields fallow for cattle, and my Dad joined the Navy and was a visitor, ever since. wow. You wrote it close to how he described though.  |
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Sunshine
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since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
 They're everywhere... and lonely for the warming hearts that use to be. ~*~ Beautiful, Ford... thank you. |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
Such a sad and desperate scene, happening all around the country. I've often wondered about the people who left behind these empty houses, where they went, why they left. A sensitive caring write, Ford. |
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freewheelin Member
since 2005-04-09
Posts 53 |
creepy. man dont think ill sleep tonight. |
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nakdthoughts Member Laureate
since 2000-10-29
Posts 19200Between the Lines |
happens a lot around here... M |
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froggy Senior Member
since 2003-06-23
Posts 1893Michigan |
Hi Ford, Wonderful reading before going s.h.o.p.p.i.n.g. Lots of foreclosures going on,its sad. :-) See you tonight Within this heart you'll find love |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Ford such a stark reality....you've painted truth. I was particularly caught by these words and the image they brought to me: "The windows of the house Are shattered Curtains wheeze in and out" Very well done personification!! |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Wonderful piece of work here Ford! Very much enjoyed. For it was not into my ear you whispered |
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IndigoEve Member
since 2003-01-10
Posts 279Etched in the illusion of time |
This is a cold autumn breeze to me. If I were to touch you, would you bleed a velvet river, running miracles through the sodden ground? --Moi |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
dang Ford! I love how vividly you paint the scene, makes me feel like I'm there! tragic theme, awesome write |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Well done...James |
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iliana Member Patricius
since 2003-12-05
Posts 13434USA |
How well I understand, Ice, having grown up on a farm myself. Bravo, for this important write.  ....jo |
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ThisDiamond Member Rara Avis
since 2002-02-22
Posts 9353Michigan, USA |
Tears well in my heart for the loss of these dreams, once so vital and alive. A struggle to accept the bitterness of the banker's pike. Brilliant ending Ford. TD |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
You vividly painted a very sad picture. I always bless a home such as this ~ as well as those you once inhabited it. EA |
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Nightshade
since 2001-08-31
Posts 13962just out of reach |
I am so glad that I didn't miss this piece. So many of our Ontario farmers are losing the old homesteads that have been passed down generation after generation. It is sad so sad. Just like your poem ... that I am keeing.  Awesome. hugs, Chris"The soul that can speak through the eyes can also kiss with a gaze." |
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Copperbell Senior Member
since 2003-11-08
Posts 956 |
I've seen these too. Pigeons up in the rafters. Good write Ice |
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