Old House
The house next door
is falling, oh, so lavishly:
roof's straight edges curving in,
sides relaxing--bowing out.
is falling, oh, so lavishly:
roof's straight edges curving in,
sides relaxing--bowing out.
The wide and rotting porch
is dangerous and tempting
as a stranger's outstretched arms.
Two rusting chairs still watch the street
inviting friends to sit a spell,
rest their feet and chat.
It was a grand house once,
but seems more lovely to me now,
meeting the curve and sweep of time
with grace . . .
until the dozers come.
Published by Tina Twito
I'm 39, with a wonderful husband (in Iowa), and a daughter who lives in NC with her hubby (love them both!). I write mostly children's stories and poetry (rhyming poetry, traditional poetry, haiku, but mostl... View profile
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10 Comments
Post a CommentThat's beautiful. Can almost see the ghosts waltzing through the broken living room window.
Thanks all!
I like your poem! I have written several on this subject. The architecture and history of houses really speak to me. You might enjoy looking at my poem on AC: Lost Houses. A really great book is Indiana Houses of the 19th Century. It's illustrated with photos of still existing houses in Indiana.
well-crafted. Thanks ... and share the love of old houses always--Shalom
Thank you all! Enjoyed your poem too JL!
I could see it!
This poem is great. It reminded me of something I did also. I love the lines, "The wide and rotting porch / is dangerous and tempting"
very sad, very emotional... wonderfully written. rec'd
fantastic poem, the last line was quite sad...like closing the final curtain...thanks for sharing :)
love the way you describe the house, such great imagery!