Ode Homestead

Visiting with memories Childhood days, thoughts remembered, Things of me that used to be. House that's aged, weathered and grayed - I feel its splintering pain; Watching me as we all played. Elements she held at bay; Her walls hold cherished secrets; Creaky floors gave me away. Love has gone, home lost it's shine. Here I sit, this last recall, Earth to earth, dust to dust, pine. Once I left she lost her spring. Her heartbeat beat its last breath No more a home but a thing. Memories stand strong as she Reigned her years; everyone's gone Moving on as it should be. Thanks to you my ode homestead, I grew up secure and loved And trips to the wood shed. My heartfelt tears have a smile; Emotions, both joy and sad; New owners, life's worthwhile.