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A Basement Leak

An unusual smell in the air
Bright stains on the wall
Colour of the carpet
Dull, dull, dull darkness
Except for some dry areas
Further from the wall is
     untouched by water

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Panagiota Romios

November 1, 2023 at 1:15 PM

Great ADC poem. Luv,Pangie

Darlene De Beaulieu

November 12, 2023 at 10:50 AM

Hello Panagikota, thank you for the lovely comment. Hugs. Darlene/

Tahira Parveen

February 15, 2018 at 11:59 AM

Hello Darlene, Good write, hope the basement works go well.:)

Darlene De Beaulieu

February 15, 2018 at 12:04 PM

Hello Tahira, All the stuff that got damaged is all gone. The house is not near water either. So odd. have a nice day my friend.

Marc Acrich

February 15, 2018 at 10:19 AM

Short but it conveys a feeling Are you aware that your profile picture is sideways? I'm sure it will not be too difficult to flip it around I had someone tell me that one of my poems, the dinosaur one, He read it to his kid and he was giggling made my day more than any comment ever did, that's what I was going for. See yah

Darlene De Beaulieu

February 15, 2018 at 12:09 PM

Yes i am aware that my profile picture is sideways.It won't go straight up, I have tried many times and it still goes sideways.I am so glad to hear that your dinosaur poem made a child laugh. That makes my day as well. See yah!

Jesse Zerlaut

February 15, 2018 at 12:45 AM

I can't tell you how often this is a fear for me. Old house, lots of basement leak issues. Good poem, bad situation. Thanks for sharing it with us!

Alexis Y.

February 14, 2018 at 8:16 PM

Hi Darlene, I've never experienced this but you write good ABC poem on the this type of situation. Happy Valentine's Day my friend. PS, thanks for visiting me today:-) Alexis

Darlene De Beaulieu

February 15, 2018 at 12:23 PM

Hello Alexis,thank you for the comment. It is horrible to experience and I hope you never do.Have a happy Valentine's Day to you. my friend. Your welcome my friend. Have a nice day.

Alfred Berggren

February 14, 2018 at 1:33 PM

Not a good thing to look forward to repairing for sure. I hope you have someone who knows what to do.

Darlene De Beaulieu

February 14, 2018 at 7:02 PM

Hello Alfred, furniture down in the basement had to be thrown out. The carpet as well. Now the basement needs work. Have a nice day my friend.

James Horn

February 14, 2018 at 10:15 AM

Homeless Miss The Most. I never have been a perfect host, Yet still do like homeless the most; Second Helpings Program existed; To participate more have enlisted. Food is available for all of them, Even if it has been a her or him; From local stores is contributed, And by our church is distributed. In church song had been humming, Those in need up we were summing, And no matter how many or why, We know God will always help us try.

Darlene De Beaulieu

February 14, 2018 at 12:51 PM

Hello James, homeless people have a hard life.Good to know that food is there for them. Yes God will always help you try. have a nice day my friend.

Mike Gentile

February 14, 2018 at 8:34 AM

UGG, I have had this experience more than once! I Hope it all turns out well for you xxoo

Darlene De Beaulieu

February 14, 2018 at 12:54 PM

Hello Mike,everything that was in the basement is gone,because of water damage. Yes things are working out thank you. Have a nice day my friend. xxx-ooo

Anne-Lise Andresen

February 14, 2018 at 2:17 AM

- A terrible experience, I hope it will be ok Darlene - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Darlene De Beaulieu

February 14, 2018 at 7:16 AM

Hello Sunshine Smile, old carpet had to come out,as well old furniture had to be thrown out. Now new floor is needed. Big mess. Have a nice day my friend.

Tom Cunningham

February 13, 2018 at 10:49 PM

Everyone's worse nightmare Darlene, it causes such destruction and you never know where to begin. I've had a couple over the years. Regards Tom

Darlene De Beaulieu

February 14, 2018 at 7:19 AM

Hello Tom, I had one in my house in Wiarton,living there with my husband. now passed away. Big mess. Have a nice day my friend.

Sunlite Wanter

February 13, 2018 at 5:41 PM

Cute description of the joys of a householder. Fun poem.

Darlene De Beaulieu

February 14, 2018 at 7:28 AM

Hello Sunlite Wanter oh,yes joy. Joy of frustration of the big clean up. Have a nice day my friend.

Mick Talbot

February 13, 2018 at 5:32 PM

'G'et a plumber in! 'H'e'll fix it if he can. 'I'n case he doesn't, hope you can swim! J'ust joking, I am. 'K'indered a thought. 'L'et's continue this ABC. 'M'ake it a conversation. 'N'ow, do you agree, a collaboration.

Darlene De Beaulieu

February 14, 2018 at 7:32 AM

Hello Mick,continue this ABC by adding another verse? Okay let's make it conversation that is alright with me. I do not know how to do know how to do a collaboration. Sow me how to do it. Thank you. have a nice day my friend.