A New Coat of Paint

There is that barn again
The red peeling paint shouts

Old worn gray tired it says
Memories running track

Back in the fourties when
Youth did reign rule really

When the paint was new red
Dancing and prancing here

Singing joy fiddle plays
Squares were formed to music

Kicked up her heels in time
Red paint new drew her beaus

Well now that tired worn look
Only need new coat_paint
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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Muzzey Avatar
November 4, 2010 at 10:10 AM
A very nice write. I remember when neighbors got to gather and resurrected old barns. I enjoyed the read, good luck in the contest. Caryl
Chappell Avatar
October 29, 2010 at 1:26 AM
such a wonderful peace here thank you my friend for sharing duncan
Falotico Avatar
October 23, 2010 at 5:17 AM
Your story telling is wonderful I agree along with such beautiful poetry...enjoyed Love Michael
Rhinem Avatar
October 22, 2010 at 9:23 PM
Smile ~ "My Love & Warmth to 'You Always' &, All You Love," John! ~ Smile, "Have A Very 'Blessed & Beautiful' Tomorrow 'Dear, Lovely & Priceless, Sara Kendrick,' Amid 'The Gentle Soothing Breezes' These, Melodies Played, From 'The Beating Crimsons Heart of, Beautiful Love;'" Sweet Dreams My Dear!:) ~
Rhinem Avatar
October 22, 2010 at 9:15 PM
Smile ~ "What A Beautiful Lovely Painting & Poe 'Dear, Precious & Beautiful Sara Kendrick!!!'" ~ I love the tenderness of this pretty hand which brushed so softly this soulful reflection from their precious heart; "A Beautiful Masterpiece!!!" ~ I hope that life is treating "Your Beauty" splendidly my dearest lady &, this is but another fave from, "Your Treasurous Canvas of Souls Art!!!" ~ ....Cont:)
Semeniuk Avatar
October 22, 2010 at 8:25 PM
you have a great view on life and story telling! i always enjoy your writing!
La France Avatar
October 22, 2010 at 3:33 PM
Its just wonderful, I loved each word, each line, it just flowed along, I was sorry to see the end~~
Effendi Avatar
October 22, 2010 at 3:19 PM
Would do well in the contest. Well-written
Culverhouse Avatar
October 22, 2010 at 2:47 PM
I need a head to toe makeover with the spray on job, real thick, rhino coat!! LOL
Haick Avatar
October 22, 2010 at 1:09 PM
Sara, This will do well in the contest! It has perfect imagery taking us there. I enjoyed this.. I hope you're doing well. Love, Audrey
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