ATTIC

In my weary old mind, in a very old house. What will I see or find? Running around a mouse, ghosts of the past and spouse. Cobwebs blow in the wind.
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Loving Iii Avatar
November 22, 2025 at 1:31 PM
impressive none the less. These are all things in a house.
Goldsmith Avatar
November 23, 2025 at 11:46 AM
Thanks for reading/writing. Glad you enjoyed my fun "ATTIC" write. One never knows what you might find in old attics or in old minds. Hahaha!!! You Have Autumn Blessings As You Write Away.............
Kelii Kekaula Avatar
November 13, 2025 at 3:50 PM
Nice penning, hoping the best, I didn't play in that game by Nette.
Goldsmith Avatar
November 23, 2025 at 11:44 AM
Thanks for reading/writing. Glad you found my fun "ATTIC" to be, Nice penning. I did enjoyed writing this one. Hope You Have Autumn Blessings As You Write Away.............
Miller Avatar
November 13, 2025 at 2:58 AM
Spiders, cobwebs, and mice; Oh My! Good one Paula
Goldsmith Avatar
November 13, 2025 at 2:11 PM
Thanks for reading/writing. Glad you found my fun "ATTIC" to be a, Good one. One never knows what you might find in old attics or in old minds. Yes, Spiders, cobwebs, and mice... Hahaha!!! Hope You Have Autumn Blessings As You Write Away.............
Kauffman Avatar
November 11, 2025 at 11:35 AM
Hi Paula! Wonderful use of metaphor! Truly there are treasures to be found in "attics!" Best wishes for the contest. Blessings!
Goldsmith Avatar
November 13, 2025 at 2:09 PM
Thanks for reading/writing. Glad you enjoyed my fun "ATTIC" write. Also Thanks for your, Best wishes in the contest and Blessings. One never knows what treasures we might find in old attics. Our mind is like a big old house with many rooms to play in. Hahaha!!! Hope You Have Autumn Blessings As You Write Away.............
Poet Avatar
November 10, 2025 at 5:27 AM
Paula, older attics are quite cool. The unexpected is always a possibility, fantastic writing, good luck with the contest :)
Goldsmith Avatar
November 10, 2025 at 11:06 AM
Thanks for reading/writing. Also thanks for your, good luck with the contest. Glad you found my fun "ATTIC" to be a, fantastic writing. One never knows what you might find in old attics or in old minds. Hahaha!!! Hope You Have Autumn Blessings As You Write Away.............
George Avatar
November 10, 2025 at 3:35 AM
When we are old, we often hesitate to go up and clean the attic. So, naturally there will be mice and cobwebs. A very realistic description. All the Best dear Paula. Hugs.
Goldsmith Avatar
November 10, 2025 at 11:04 AM
Thanks for reading/writing. Also thanks for your, All the Best. Glad you found my fun "ATTIC" to be, A very realistic description. I enjoyed bringing this one to life. Hope You Have Autumn Blessings As You Write Away.............
Buhagiar Avatar
November 10, 2025 at 1:22 AM
Dear Paula, this is perfect, and it hits home. In my old age, I dread the ghosts of the past.
Goldsmith Avatar
November 10, 2025 at 11:01 AM
Thanks for reading/writing. Glad you enjoyed my fun "ATTIC" write. Our mind is like a big old house with many rooms to play in. One never knows what you might find in old attics or in old minds. Hahaha!!! Oh no, no ghosts here. Ghosts go far away because I do not want to play. Hope You Have Autumn Blessings As You Write Away.............
Rose  Avatar
November 9, 2025 at 6:20 PM
Sometimes we find treasures up in the attic, other times respite from the business of the downstairs, lol, a most endearing poem thanks for sharing it, keep well :)
Goldsmith Avatar
November 10, 2025 at 10:56 AM
Thanks for reading/writing. Glad you found my fun "ATTIC" to be, a most endearing poem. One never knows what you might find in old attics or in old minds. Hahaha!!! Hope You Have Autumn Blessings As You Write Away.............
Hind Avatar
November 9, 2025 at 5:29 PM
This is a whimsical and beautiful write. Enjoyed
Goldsmith Avatar
November 10, 2025 at 10:55 AM
Thanks for reading/writing. Glad you found my fun "ATTIC" to be, a whimsical and beautiful write. I enjoyed writing this one. Glad you enjoyed reading... Hope You Have Autumn Blessings As You Write Away.............
Crandall Avatar
November 9, 2025 at 3:55 PM
Nice one - memories, cobwebs, mice and ???
Goldsmith Avatar
November 10, 2025 at 10:53 AM
Thanks for reading/writing. Glad you found my fun "ATTIC" to be a, Nice one. One never knows what you might find in old attics or in old minds. Hahaha!!! Hope You Have Autumn Blessings As You Write Away............
Etgen-Baker Avatar
November 9, 2025 at 3:38 PM
succinct and meaningful poem, Paula. A solid contest contender. I especially liked the last line. Best wishes with this contest entry, hugs, Sara
Goldsmith Avatar
November 10, 2025 at 10:50 AM
Thanks for reading/writing. Also thanks for your, Best wishes with this contest entry. Glad you found my fun "ATTIC" to be a, succinct and meaningful poem. Hope You Have Autumn Blessings As You Write Away.............
Dietrich Avatar
November 9, 2025 at 1:57 PM
I like how you did attic. I love Nette's prompts. They are hardly ever difficult and they often inspire some really clever poems from people
Goldsmith Avatar
November 10, 2025 at 10:48 AM
Thanks for reading/writing. Glad you like how I did my fun "ATTIC" write. I find the contests inspire me to be creative and sometimes really think extra hard. We do see many clever poems from the writers. Hope You Have Autumn Blessings As You Write Away.............
Kelii Kekaula Avatar
November 9, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Nicely composed, terse verse, Aloha.
Goldsmith Avatar
November 10, 2025 at 10:40 AM
Thanks for reading/writing. Glad you found my fun "ATTIC" to be, Nicely composed. It was fun to write. Hope You Have Autumn Blessings As You Write Away.............
Andresen Avatar
November 9, 2025 at 12:01 PM
- Old attics are exciting, Paula ... you never know what you might find ... great written :) - Best wishes in the contest :) - hugs
Goldsmith Avatar
November 10, 2025 at 10:44 AM
Thanks for reading/writing. Also thanks for your, Best wishes in the contest. Glad you found my fun "ATTIC" to be, great written. Yes, old attics like old minds are exciting as one never knows what you might find. Hahaha!!! It was fun to write. Hugs... Hope You Have Autumn Blessings As You Write Away.............
Kendrick Avatar
November 9, 2025 at 11:24 AM
Sometimes it feels like within our "minds". I think beginning something new will help if at all possible. Thanks for sharing. Sara K
Goldsmith Avatar
November 9, 2025 at 11:57 AM
Thanks for reading/writing. Glad you enjoyed my fun "ATTIC" write. Our mind like a big old house has many rooms to play in. Hope You Have Autumn Blessings As You Write Away.............
Rodrigues Avatar
November 9, 2025 at 10:16 AM
Well done! Fave
Goldsmith Avatar
November 9, 2025 at 10:46 AM
Thanks for reading/writing. Glad you found my fun "ATTIC" to be, Well done. WOW, I see FAV??? You have made my day very happy. Thank You... Hope You Have Autumn Blessings As You Write Away.............
Goldsmith Avatar
November 9, 2025 at 8:34 AM
"ATTIC" ~ Written:11/9/2025 ~ Written By Human Poet ~~~~~POETRY IS IN THE HOUSE Poetry Contest. Sponsored by: Nette Onclaud
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